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SH14 XMS

2014 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,845 mi
Last recorded57,845 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Subaru Impreza46,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 XMS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 57,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 57,844 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 53,263 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 53,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 48,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 48,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 46,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

Pass 4 Feb 2022 44,745 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 42,377 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 36,325 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 35,893 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 28,829 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 24,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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SH14 XMS is a 2014 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SH14 XMS, 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 SH14 XMS registered?

SH14 XMS is a 2014 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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