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VN52 KYU

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,754 mi
Last recorded172,754 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 KYU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 172,754 miles

N/S Inner Rack Joint Slight Wear

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 172,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S Inner Rack Joint Slight Wear

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 164,753 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 164,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 152,335 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 133,859 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 112,409 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 93,666 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

has slight damage to n/s front bumper.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 93,657 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

has slight damage to n/s front bumper.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 83,938 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked(reflector)

o/s/r tyre balding on inside edge

Fail 29 Feb 2008 83,938 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

o/s/r lamp cracked(reflector)

o/s/r tyre balding on inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2006 71,576 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 KYU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN52 KYU, 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 KYU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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