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W878 BKN

2013 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,920 mi
Last recorded89,920 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Impreza71,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 BKN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 89,920 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 89,920 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 89,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced goes out when main beam on (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 May 2024 89,604 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 89,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 86,380 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 85,961 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 85,648 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 85,483 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,374 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 83,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,461 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 78,584 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 68,619 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 63,642 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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W878 BKN is a 2013 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 71,108 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 W878 BKN, 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 13 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W878 BKN is a 2013 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 February 2013.

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