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SA59 LSZ

2010 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,149 mi
Last recorded157,149 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Impreza61,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 LSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2025 157,149 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 145,066 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 144,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 129,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside have cuts in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 129,007 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside have cuts in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 115,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 99,720 miles

Front Lower Battery Earth Lead Corroded.

Fail 6 Jan 2021 99,720 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Battery Earth Lead Corroded.

Nearside Front Sidelight Bulb Out

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 90,205 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,951 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 55,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 55,591 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view broken glass (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 43,936 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 33,138 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 24,291 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges.

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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SA59 LSZ is a 2010 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 61,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA59 LSZ, 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 16 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SA59 LSZ is a 2010 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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