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SY52 VWA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,841 mi
Last recorded75,841 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 VWA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2013 70,683 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2012 48,331 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,331 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 48,331 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,269 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 35,327 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 28,061 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 19,469 miles

front tyre walls getting cracked/nsr tyre wall getting cracked

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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SY52 VWA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 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 SY52 VWA, 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 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SY52 VWA registered?

SY52 VWA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is SY52 VWA safe to buy?

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