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YK02 BBJ

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,953 mi
Last recorded125,953 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 BBJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 125,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

eml on

Fail 13 Apr 2016 125,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

eml on

Pass 22 Apr 2015 121,247 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/f wheel inner rim slightly bent

Fail 14 Apr 2015 121,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/f wheel inner rim slightly bent

Pass 29 Apr 2014 114,525 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 114,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid low

Pass 2 May 2013 106,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 1 May 2012 101,403 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 101,403 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 98,032 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 91,833 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,598 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,990 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 59,886 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 53,473 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,623 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 49,623 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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YK02 BBJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YK02 BBJ, 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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YK02 BBJ is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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