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RO03 KVU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,599 mi
Last recorded170,599 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 170,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills and undertray fitted ,preventing inspection of components

Fail 29 May 2019 170,596 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover sills and undertray fitted ,preventing inspection of components

Pass 8 May 2018 161,519 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 153,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense misty, polished during test (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear various small cuts in tread

plastic cover sills are fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 153,868 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre mounting is rusty and holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense misty, polished during test (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear various small cuts in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

plastic cover sills are fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 145,596 miles

coolent expansion bottle insecure

exhaust system rusty/slight blow

handbrake lever has high travel

nearside front tyre close to limit/worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn edges

rear tyres close to limit(215 45 17

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 139,620 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 135,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2013 130,603 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 125,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2011 120,186 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)

Pass 29 May 2010 110,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 101,872 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 91,284 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,108 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 62,213 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 KVU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KVU, 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 KVU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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