CarVerify

Free Car Check

W412 STA

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,978 mi
Last recorded215,978 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW412 STA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 215,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sill covers fitted unable too full inspect

sports exhaust

Pass 8 Jan 2025 204,138 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 192,510 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 183,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disk cover corroded

Offside Front fog lamp lens damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2022 183,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake disk cover corroded

Offside Front fog lamp lens damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2021 178,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 175,188 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 175,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 173,025 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 173,024 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 172,608 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2017 171,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears ,centre connection. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 171,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears ,centre connection. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2017 171,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside Front Of Rear Inner And Outer Sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside Rear Of Front Suspension Mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside Front Of Rear Inner And Outer Sills (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rear And Both Front Pipe Ends (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Rear Of Front Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 169,925 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 166,999 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 164,094 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 163,172 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 161,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 157,288 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 151,267 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 142,988 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 137,844 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 132,034 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 125,256 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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W412 STA is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 90,155 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 W412 STA, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W412 STA?

You can check the full history of W412 STA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W412 STA registered?

W412 STA is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W412 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W412 STA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W412 STA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W412 STA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.