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S15 CBY

2001 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,129 mi
Last recorded126,129 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 CBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 126,129 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 120,551 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

side skirts fitted

sill areas corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 115,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 111,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 110,721 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 110,721 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 110,720 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 107,786 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leeks

Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,063 miles

steering rack gaitors splitting

Nearside Rear shock absorber seaping

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear suspension springs corroded

oil leak

play anti roll links

Pass 2 Feb 2018 92,272 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 85,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 76,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

play in inner steering arms

Fail 13 Oct 2015 76,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

play in inner steering arms

Pass 21 May 2014 74,065 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2013 66,479 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,957 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,456 miles

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 48,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,375 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,043 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,080 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 9 Nov 2006 83,405 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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S15 CBY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 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 S15 CBY, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S15 CBY is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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