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VK03 WUP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

67,030 mi
Last recorded67,030 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 WUP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 67,030 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 66,351 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 65,396 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 64,426 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 64,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 63,291 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 61,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 59,605 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,086 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,786 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,441 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,769 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,309 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,909 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,475 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,344 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009

offside front tyre has cut in side wall.offside rear tyre rotation wrong way

Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,610 miles

small cut in sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,803 miles

cut in offside front tyre not to cords , nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge to 2mm.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,270 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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VK03 WUP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VK03 WUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK03 WUP registered?

VK03 WUP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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