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SB14 YLJ

2014 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,651 mi
Last recorded45,651 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Impreza46,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB14 YLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 45,651 miles

engine oil low

exhaust flanges corroding

front tyres slight edge wear

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2025 45,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil low

exhaust flanges corroding

front tyres slight edge wear

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2024 23,735 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 6,937 miles

General corrosion underside to visible surfaces- not affecting integrity of vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2022 6,132 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 5,652 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 4,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 4,445 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 3,937 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 2,703 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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SB14 YLJ is a 2014 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 46,915 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 SB14 YLJ, 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 12 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SB14 YLJ registered?

SB14 YLJ is a 2014 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2014.

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