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WA52 VKN

2002 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,817 mi
Last recorded115,817 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 VKN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 115,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 115,817 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 111,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 102,422 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 93,790 miles

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened anti roll bar damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 93,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 119,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 109,505 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 106,834 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 106,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 101,676 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 101,676 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 92,089 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 89,174 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyre valves starting to crack

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front spark plug left hand bank loose and "bouncing"

Fail 3 Jan 2014 82,426 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear shock absorber starting to leak, damping not affected at this test

Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,426 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear shock absorber starting to leak, damping not affected at this test

Fail 11 Jan 2013 74,980 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,980 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2012 68,514 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 14 Jan 2012 68,514 miles

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

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,147 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,684 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 48,570 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all brake pads low

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,930 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,318 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 33,438 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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WA52 VKN is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 WA52 VKN, 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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WA52 VKN is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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