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Y825 VKH

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,194 mi
Last recorded79,194 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY825 VKH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,194 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 79,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 71,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 63,014 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 63,003 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,948 miles

Nearside Front damage to bodywork and door but no sharp edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front reflector lense missing on front wing

Fail 1 Aug 2018 62,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front damage to bodywork and door but no sharp edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front reflector lense missing on front wing

Pass 11 May 2017 60,229 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2017 60,229 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,662 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 57,662 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,030 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,823 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,753 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,417 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,285 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,104 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,145 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 44,145 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,639 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 40,639 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 35,778 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,778 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,040 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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Y825 VKH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y825 VKH, 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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What year was Y825 VKH registered?

Y825 VKH is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y825 VKH safe to buy?

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