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W500 WRX

2016 Subaru Wrx

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,319 mi
Last recorded76,319 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Wrx34,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 76,319 miles

Covers obscuring testable areas

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 67,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle has factory fitted covers obscuring testable areas and items.

Pass 8 Dec 2023 58,075 miles

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

Vehicle has factory fitted covers obscuring testable areas and items.

Pass 9 Dec 2022 48,578 miles

Plastic under trays, sill and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 39,867 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers /under trays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2021 39,004 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.072 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.688 (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers /under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 31,003 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 31,003 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 28,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 6 Mar 2020 28,354 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Failed Emissions CO%

Pass 23 May 2019 22,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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W500 WRX is a 2016 Subaru Wrx in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 34,278 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W500 WRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Wrx is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W500 WRX registered?

W500 WRX is a 2016 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 21 May 2016.

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