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YK52 LUA

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,939 mi
Last recorded131,939 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 LUA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 131,939 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 131,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 129,381 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 126,514 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 126,474 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 122,531 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 122,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 115,969 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 111,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 111,221 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 109,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 109,051 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 104,801 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 104,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 94,816 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 94,816 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 87,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 87,430 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 72,175 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 58,808 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 54,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YK52 LUA is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YK52 LUA, 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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What year was YK52 LUA registered?

YK52 LUA is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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