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RO03 KVM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

160,751 mi
Last recorded160,751 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 KVM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 160,751 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 160,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 157,225 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 153,593 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 149,551 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 144,724 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 144,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 139,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 139,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 134,328 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 127,779 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 120,497 miles

plastic over-sills fitted to body

Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,334 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 117,554 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 112,696 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 112,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 107,942 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 107,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 103,085 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 98,495 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 94,075 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 86,418 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 76,141 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 63,770 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 54,059 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,822 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 KVM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 KVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO03 KVM registered?

RO03 KVM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is RO03 KVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO03 KVM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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