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WA02 SDV

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,005 mi
Last recorded65,005 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 SDV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 65,005 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 62,804 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 60,763 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 58,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2020 57,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 56,214 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All struts bottom spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 56,183 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All struts bottom spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 54,783 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 54,778 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 53,973 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 53,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,266 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 51,833 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,929 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 48,930 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 48,930 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,124 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,612 miles

n/s/f wiper rubber split on end / clearing screen ok.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 32,612 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s/f wiper rubber split on end / clearing screen ok.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,318 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,661 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,237 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,575 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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WA02 SDV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,101 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 WA02 SDV, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA02 SDV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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