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SW02 KFN

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,032 mi
Last recorded138,032 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 KFN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 138,032 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill enclosures (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill enclosures (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 135,011 miles

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 129,300 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 120,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front both sides inner edges worn low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 114,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 114,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 107,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 107,216 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front wheel bearings not checked due to bind at wheels

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 102,721 miles

EML light on

exhaust system corroded

h/brake near full travel

leak at cat to mid join(very corroded)

o/s/r tyre slightly cracked

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 29 Oct 2012 102,721 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML light on

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust system corroded

h/brake near full travel

leak at cat to mid join(very corroded)

o/s/r wheel slightly rough when rotated

rear discs heavlly lipped and corroded

slight judder at o/s/r brake

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2011 96,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2010 94,174 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

slight play at steering rack

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2009 88,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

alt belts cracked

noise from belts

washer bottle cap missing

Fail 4 Dec 2009 88,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

noise from belts

Pass 8 Dec 2008 81,972 miles

both frt tyres wearing at inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2008 81,972 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both frt tyres wearing at inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2007 72,802 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs corroding

rear brake pads low & discs slightly pitted

Fail 15 Oct 2007 72,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs corroding

rear brake pads low & discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Oct 2006 62,976 miles

both rear & n/s/f tyres wearing on edge

front no plate cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2005 52,661 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 52,660 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SW02 KFN is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,101 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 SW02 KFN, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SW02 KFN is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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