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RO03 KVT

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,163 mi
Last recorded118,163 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 118,163 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 114,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 112,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 109,507 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 107,297 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 105,478 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 103,996 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 100,880 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 97,146 miles

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 91,601 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 91,517 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2016 87,316 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 87,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 82,580 miles

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

rear anti roll bar bushs worn

screw in nearside tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,435 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 78,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,232 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 68,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,108 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 54,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,168 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,252 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 KVT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KVT, 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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RO03 KVT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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