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SP10 OGW

2010 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,765 mi
Last recorded53,765 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Subaru Impreza61,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 OGW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 53,765 miles

All exhaust flanges corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 53,133 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 53,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 52,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 52,051 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 50,812 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,188 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust bracket corroded and broken still secure

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

central gearbox area oil misting minor

Fail 24 Feb 2022 49,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust bracket corroded and broken still secure

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

central gearbox area oil misting minor

Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,920 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Front brake discs corroded (both sides)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear brake discs corroded (both sides)

Pass 25 Feb 2020 45,503 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 45,503 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely Both sides. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 42,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,246 miles

Headlamp levelling device modified

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake sqealing (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake sqealing (3.7.B.3)

front no plate cracked.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 33,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake sqealing (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake sqealing (3.7.B.3)

all tyres sidewalls perished front tyres balding on edges

front no plate cracked.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 35,784 miles

Exhaust flange joints corroded/deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,862 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 29,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 23,923 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,923 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,379 miles

rear brake discs very corroded and pitted.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 14,051 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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SP10 OGW is a 2010 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP10 OGW, 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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SP10 OGW is a 2010 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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