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SW02 UYE

2002 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,396 mi
Last recorded49,396 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 UYE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 49,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf nsf osr nsr brake pipes ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 49,291 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 49,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 49,032 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 49,000 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 48,808 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 48,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 48,421 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 48,414 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 48,020 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 47,476 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,870 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Apr 2017 46,103 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,009 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 43,307 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,685 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 40,060 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,544 miles

Front tyre inner edges worn.

Windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,463 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 36,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine low in oil

near side front tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,173 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,533 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,192 miles

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

front wiper blades torn slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2008 30,183 miles

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

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

front wiper blades torn slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,585 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 20,390 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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SW02 UYE is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYE, 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 UYE registered?

SW02 UYE is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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The MOT history for SW02 UYE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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