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Y56 KGM

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,402 mi
Last recorded68,402 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 KGM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,402 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 61,624 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 54,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot lock insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2013 51,748 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 51,748 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 104,379 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2012 104,379 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 93,855 miles

batttery insecure

rear belts not cheked because of child seats

rear brake hses secured with cable ties

Fail 2 Nov 2011 93,855 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

batttery insecure

rear belts not cheked because of child seats

rear brake hses secured with cable ties

Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,293 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,222 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 65,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 62,367 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2008 62,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,327 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 57,325 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 2 May 2006 47,015 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid slightly low

oil leak

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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Y56 KGM is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y56 KGM, 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.

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Y56 KGM is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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