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Y509 HPE

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,304 mi
Last recorded88,304 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY509 HPE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 88,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 86,880 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 85,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 83,761 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 82,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 81,218 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 81,218 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 80,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing 2mm

Offside Front tyre wearing 2mm

Pass 11 Dec 2017 74,409 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 71,919 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,083 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 64,864 miles

nearside and offside front tyres begining to crack on inner sidewalls

Pass 10 Dec 2013 62,002 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside covered in mud small cut in o/s/f tyre wall

Fail 14 Dec 2012 58,654 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,654 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 55,414 miles

underside of car covered im mud

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,773 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,690 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,616 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,710 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 40,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,647 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,490 miles

rear pads worn low.

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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Y509 HPE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 85,841 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 Y509 HPE, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y509 HPE registered?

Y509 HPE is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 April 2001.

Is Y509 HPE safe to buy?

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