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SM10 FNR

2010 Subaru Impreza

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,176 mi
Last recorded128,176 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Subaru Impreza61,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 FNR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 128,176 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 124,119 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 124,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 122,304 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,675 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 119,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 116,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (D)bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (D) bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (D) bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 112,661 miles

Child seat fitted to rear preventing full seat and belt inspection

Wipers do not stop at park but not in drivers view

Fail 13 Sep 2018 112,661 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Child seat fitted to rear preventing full seat and belt inspection

Wipers do not stop at park but not in drivers view

Pass 22 Jun 2017 98,980 miles

nsr tyre badly cracking and close to wear bar

osf suspension arm bush cracking nsf suspension arm bush cracking

osf tyre on limit centre tread

Pass 24 Jun 2016 82,140 miles

Front arm bushes splitting

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2015 76,110 miles

Front lower arm bushes splitting slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2013 56,413 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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SM10 FNR is a 2010 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM10 FNR, 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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What year was SM10 FNR registered?

SM10 FNR is a 2010 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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