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YM51 SKV

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,771 mi
Last recorded54,771 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 SKV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 54,771 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear arch corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill ends rear inner wings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 54,771 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear arch corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill ends rear inner wings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 54,748 miles

Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Sub frame has a hole O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 53,794 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed O/S and N/S (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 52,413 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear and n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

suspension components and subfames corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 51,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 50,440 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 49,699 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 46,267 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 39,036 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,410 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 37,119 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,856 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,638 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,122 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,272 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 16,162 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 13,487 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 11,294 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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YM51 SKV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM51 SKV, 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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YM51 SKV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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