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VU02 CYL

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,800 mi
Last recorded140,800 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 140,800 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 136,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 136,687 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 131,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 126,120 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 120,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 114,973 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 110,092 miles

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

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

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

Standard exhaust fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,535 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER IS CORRODED

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 96,947 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 90,952 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 83,367 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 74,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 64,773 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,540 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 53,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 27,446 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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VU02 CYL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CYL, 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 CYL registered?

VU02 CYL is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 CYL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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