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YK52 LUY

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,436 mi
Last recorded168,436 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 LUY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 168,436 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 168,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 160,801 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 156,708 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 149,857 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 140,506 miles

all advisory notes still stand the same

Fail 3 Apr 2012 140,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake service

drop link rubber bushes have slight play and are worn

engine light is on

off side front tyre is low on the iner edge of tread

sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to plastic covering

Pass 11 Feb 2011 127,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2011 127,729 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 118,680 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 118,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 117,205 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 112,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 112,228 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 93,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 93,890 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 75,516 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 51,326 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 51,326 miles

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

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

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

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

rerar pads very low

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 LUY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LUY, 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 LUY registered?

YK52 LUY is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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