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ST16 WRX

2016 Subaru Wrx

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,081 mi
Last recorded81,081 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Wrx34,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST16 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 81,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 78,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 71,011 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 70,980 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 63,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper bolts changed

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 63,081 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to dangerous defects (decel road test) (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm VOID OF TREAD 2nd layer rubber (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low however unable to conduct thorough inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 53,937 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 43,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 35,772 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre thorn in sidewall ()

Pass 11 May 2019 30,319 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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ST16 WRX is a 2016 Subaru Wrx in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 34,278 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST16 WRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Wrx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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ST16 WRX is a 2016 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 21 April 2016.

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