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X556 EKK

2000 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,050 mi
Last recorded112,050 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Subaru Impreza90,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 EKK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 112,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 103,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2020 103,715 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking tank fill pipes. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both o/s & n/s. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2016 103,566 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view dirty making it difficult to see view to the rear (8.1.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 103,507 miles

Battery insecure also auxillary belt excessivly deteriorated (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty? (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange between system and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 both rear on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 100,681 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 100,681 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

inside of windscreen very dirty

Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,046 miles

corrosion to both rear upper inner wheel arches

Pass 28 Dec 2012 78,711 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 78,694 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 58,211 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 57,985 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,870 miles

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

handbrake lever comes up high

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

handbrake lever comes up high

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,040 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 37,040 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,495 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,779 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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X556 EKK is a 2000 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 90,155 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 X556 EKK, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X556 EKK is a 2000 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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