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SY14 YKN

2014 Subaru Wrx

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,413 mi
Last recorded84,413 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Subaru Wrx38,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 YKN
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 84,413 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 84,196 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 77,888 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 72,157 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 28 Jul 2022 69,865 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,508 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,988 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 47,240 miles

Under trays obscuring some underside components unable to fully inspect at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2018 42,551 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 35,137 miles

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

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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SY14 YKN is a 2014 Subaru Wrx in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 38,486 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 SY14 YKN, 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 12 years old, this Subaru Wrx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SY14 YKN is a 2014 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 24 June 2014.

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