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SL16 EBZ

2016 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,915 mi
Last recorded71,915 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Impreza54,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 EBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 71,915 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 71,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Un plugged (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 66,759 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 60,356 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 53,960 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 49,068 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,895 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Mar 2021 41,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 36,417 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,242 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 19,252 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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SL16 EBZ is a 2016 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 54,880 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 SL16 EBZ, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SL16 EBZ registered?

SL16 EBZ is a 2016 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2016.

Is SL16 EBZ safe to buy?

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