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VN52 KYJ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,979 mi
Last recorded96,979 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 KYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 96,979 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

item removed from drivers view

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 92,800 miles

engine malfunction light on

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 8 Dec 2014 92,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine malfunction light on

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,845 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 88,843 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2012 79,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 70,869 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 70,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,036 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,865 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 53,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 1 Dec 2007 41,908 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,480 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 30,601 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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VN52 KYJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN52 KYJ, 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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VN52 KYJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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