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YK51 FTC

2001 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,091 mi
Last recorded129,091 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Impreza85,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 FTC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 129,091 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,664 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering has slight misting of oil

Rear seats and seat belts missing from rear of the vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2016 121,663 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Stop lamp not working High level brake light (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering has slight misting of oil

Rear seats and seat belts missing from rear of the vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2015 115,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 107,488 miles

general wear to suspension

Pass 21 Nov 2013 102,235 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 102,235 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2013 99,669 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

slight deterioration perising & wear to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

slight surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 94,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,508 miles

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 8 Sep 2010 75,905 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 75,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 65,341 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

limited slip differentials fitted to vehicle makeing revolution of the rear wheels difficult

Fail 20 Aug 2009 65,341 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

limited slip differentials fitted to vehicle makeing revolution of the rear wheels difficult

Pass 21 Aug 2008 60,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 60,403 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 56,792 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,966 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 45,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f headlamp cracked

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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YK51 FTC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YK51 FTC, 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 YK51 FTC registered?

YK51 FTC is a 2001 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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