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VK52 VHN

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,959 mi
Last recorded158,959 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 VHN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 158,959 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 158,570 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 158,570 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to product on lenses (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 151,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 151,833 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 141,359 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 141,272 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT H/L LENS'S BADLY CONTAMINATED. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 128,817 miles

Engine check light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shields rattling insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear bumper damaged and insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2016 128,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine check light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shields rattling insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear bumper damaged and insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 117,067 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 117,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 108,050 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 108,050 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 99,062 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 99,062 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 96,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 96,238 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 86,106 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 86,106 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 73,033 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 62,521 miles

FRONT NoPLATE DETERIATED, ADVISE REPLACED

Pass 9 Dec 2008 53,631 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,622 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,333 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 25,435 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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VK52 VHN is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VK52 VHN, 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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VK52 VHN is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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