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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear rear window covered over
heat shield loose
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount.inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury quater panel.wheelarch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount.inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
child seat fitted to o/s/r seat.visual seat belt test ONLY.
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking hydraulic pipe leaking. (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch / sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing arm pivot . (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch / sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear junction box to brake hose (over tank) (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear junction box to brake hose (over tank) (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
general; under body rust
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
general; under body rust
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
side trims fitted not allowing inspection of the outer sills
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
side trims fitted not allowing inspection of the outer sills
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
general under body rust
Nearside Front tyre wearing inside and outside tread
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing inside tread
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
Nearside Front tyre wearing outside tread
Offside Front tyre wearing inside tread
engine management light illuminated
plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front tyre wearing outside tread
Offside Front tyre wearing inside tread
engine management light illuminated
plastic side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management light illuminated
engine management light illuminated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
engine management light illuminated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
plastic side trims fitted not allowing full inspection of the sills
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
n/s/front o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres cut in tread but not to cords.rear pads look low.
Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
n/s/front o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres cut in tread but not to cords.rear pads look low.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front and rear brake pads look worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front registration plate cracked but not obscuring plate.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VU03 KPP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 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 VU03 KPP, 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 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VU03 KPP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 2003.
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