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WK02 YVJ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,663 mi
Last recorded111,663 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 YVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 111,663 miles

CAT fitted at time of test

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

front radiator cross member corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 111,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing on brake decelerometer test

Pass 15 Apr 2014 104,196 miles

surface rust on front and rear discs

Fail 14 Apr 2014 104,196 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

surface rust on front and rear discs

Pass 20 May 2013 100,690 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,303 miles

front pads getting low

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front side light dim

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wing repaters slightly discoloured

Fail 31 May 2012 92,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front pads getting low

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front side light dim

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wing repaters slightly discoloured

Fail 30 May 2012 92,255 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2011 90,314 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 90,314 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 87,164 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 79,371 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 75,677 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 69,750 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 57,895 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 50,420 miles

few minor stone chips in windscreen

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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WK02 YVJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WK02 YVJ, 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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WK02 YVJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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