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SW02 SKW

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,857 mi
Last recorded111,857 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 SKW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 111,857 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 111,854 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 104,165 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 104,165 miles

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

Engine light on

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 97,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,916 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 81,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,435 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,676 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,559 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 55,469 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 55,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,660 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,385 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,021 miles

Tape repair to o/s door mirror

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall cords not showing

Pass 22 Feb 2006 41,758 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 41,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SKW is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SKW, 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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What year was SW02 SKW registered?

SW02 SKW is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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