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VU03 KPZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,543 mi
Last recorded163,543 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 KPZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 163,543 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 148,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the outer wall but not to cord

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

Windscreen is damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 28 Apr 2017 147,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the outer wall but not to cord

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

Windscreen is damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 3 May 2016 129,399 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 129,304 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 118,552 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 112,355 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2013 106,083 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 106,083 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 89,913 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,758 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,800 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,973 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,930 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,386 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,580 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 39,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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VU03 KPZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KPZ, 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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What year was VU03 KPZ registered?

VU03 KPZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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