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YN52 KWD

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,829 mi
Last recorded118,829 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 KWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 118,829 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all chassis repaired to a significant standard not reducing rigidity

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Apr 2026 118,829 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all chassis repaired to a significant standard not reducing rigidity

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Jan 2023 118,804 miles

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and inner sill and part of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 116,797 miles

CHASSIS RUSTY

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Fail 14 Jan 2022 116,797 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

CHASSIS RUSTY

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Pass 17 Dec 2020 114,781 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front radiator mount corroded

Nearside Front slightly misaligned

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring rubbing on the chassis when turning.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2020 114,781 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Close to front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Coil spring mounting prescribed area, top of the strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Roll bar mounting prescribed area, below the wheel jack storage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount prescribed area. Front lower area of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount prescribed area. Just behind the trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/F subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill in front of the trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount prescribed area. Front lower area of the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front radiator mount corroded

Nearside Front slightly misaligned

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring rubbing on the chassis when turning.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2019 110,172 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 110,171 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened X 4 PLACES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached DEATTACHED!!!!! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 102,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

all rear suspension rusty

chassis rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2018 102,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

all rear suspension rusty

chassis rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2017 94,910 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 94,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 86,768 miles

Offside Rear tyre tred cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2015 82,815 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 82,815 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 80,511 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 73,008 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 67,489 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 61,494 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,812 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 47,975 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,252 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 44,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,531 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 31,621 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 31,621 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 31,612 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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YN52 KWD is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YN52 KWD, 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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YN52 KWD is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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