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YX02 VLA

2002 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,139 mi
Last recorded146,139 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 VLA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 146,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

engine management light on

extensive corrosion on the chassis and suspension components

Pass 22 Feb 2018 141,876 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 141,864 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 141,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corroded floor around suspension mounting to outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 141,707 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch into end rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

very dry and scaly through out advise to wax oil

Pass 9 Jun 2016 137,076 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 137,076 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 131,944 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to rear brake discs

uneven tyre wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 May 2014 126,818 miles

bonnet saftey catch sticking

washers poor

Pass 26 Apr 2013 122,265 miles

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

uneven tyre wear on rear tyres

Pass 26 Apr 2012 118,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 118,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 110,577 miles

n/s/f shock rusted

rear brake pipe starting to pit/rust

Pass 11 May 2010 97,857 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Fail 10 May 2010 97,857 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads look close too wear indicator

offside front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Pass 25 Apr 2009 84,607 miles

exhaust rusty rear box

oil misting around oil

Pass 28 Jun 2008 75,493 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 75,493 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 63,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 58,667 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 56,695 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 56,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YX02 VLA is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YX02 VLA, 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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YX02 VLA is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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