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RO03 KVK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,802 mi
Last recorded144,802 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 KVK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 144,802 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2025 140,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2024 136,023 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2024 136,000 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2023 129,327 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 122,268 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 122,268 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 119,409 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 119,398 miles

Emissions not tested noisy engine so didnt do emission test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill end corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread worn very low outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp units gone cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front inner cv boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock is damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 113,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front roll bar link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamps cloudy but not adversely affecting light output

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear roll bar link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs rusty, but not affecting braking performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 106,135 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 102,239 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,207 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2013 92,711 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 91,518 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,415 miles

both front tryes heavily worn on inner edges

offside inner cv boot split

Fail 13 Apr 2011 87,415 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tryes heavily worn on inner edges

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 3 Mar 2010 82,218 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 64,370 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 56,334 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,719 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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RO03 KVK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO03 KVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RO03 KVK registered?

RO03 KVK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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