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SY53 OBY

2016 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

225,000 mi
Last recorded225,000 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Impreza54,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 OBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 225,000 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 200,199 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 178,662 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 162,662 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 162,651 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 141,890 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

really, not an evo yet?

Pass 17 Jul 2020 120,467 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

still isn't an evo

Pass 26 Jul 2019 105,320 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2018 83,320 miles

Definitely should have bought an evo

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jun 2017 67,975 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

should have bought an EVO

Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,186 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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SY53 OBY is a 2016 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 54,880 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 SY53 OBY, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SY53 OBY registered?

SY53 OBY is a 2016 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is SY53 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 OBY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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