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VO51 KGU

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,736 mi
Last recorded89,736 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 KGU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,736 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear offside and nearside tyres slight cracking on inside walls

engine light on

Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,473 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,746 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,534 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 72,529 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 66,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,290 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,953 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges close to legal limit

deep cut n/s rear tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2009 49,921 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges close to legal limit

deep cut n/s rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,049 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 45,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,473 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 37,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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VO51 KGU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 VO51 KGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO51 KGU registered?

VO51 KGU is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is VO51 KGU safe to buy?

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