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VU02 CYC

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,347 mi
Last recorded99,347 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 CYC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 99,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle and rear covered (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

multiple areas of surface corrosion

reverse light inoperative

Fail 27 Jul 2026 99,347 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits c0 too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle and rear pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side damaged ( signs of tyre underinflated ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear reverse light not working

multiple areas covered with underseal ( chassis and components )

Pass 1 Aug 2025 97,704 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 97,704 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2014 96,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 94,163 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 90,818 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2011 86,556 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 80,079 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 101,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

ecu light malfunctioning

Pass 29 May 2008 94,577 miles

car has tinted window's

Pass 6 Mar 2007 82,224 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight play in near side front anti roll bar drop link bottom ball joint

Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,624 miles

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

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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VU02 CYC is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VU02 CYC, 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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What year was VU02 CYC registered?

VU02 CYC is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is VU02 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 CYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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