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VK02 VVY

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,409 mi
Last recorded120,409 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 VVY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 120,409 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 112,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 112,141 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 103,118 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 93,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,705 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 85,700 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,076 miles

Both front tyers wearing on shoulders

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Apr 2013 68,076 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyers wearing on shoulders

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,969 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,405 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,872 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,889 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,553 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,305 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 24,305 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,061 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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VK02 VVY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VK02 VVY, 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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VK02 VVY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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