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VA59 LXL

2010 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,683 mi
Last recorded106,683 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Impreza61,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 LXL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 106,683 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 100,260 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 94,551 miles

slight play in both front droplinks

Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,405 miles

n/s and o/s front rear rubber bushes slightly deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,583 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 82,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 76,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 69,867 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 69,867 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,400 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,598 miles

rear tyres deteriorating on side walls

Pass 21 Jan 2015 46,660 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 38,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 38,874 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 30,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,850 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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VA59 LXL is a 2010 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 61,898 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 VA59 LXL, 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 16 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VA59 LXL registered?

VA59 LXL is a 2010 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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