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YY52 KUV

2002 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,767 mi
Last recorded135,767 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza78,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 KUV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 135,767 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 129,816 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 129,816 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 122,934 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 118,293 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 115,495 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 115,043 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 115,043 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 113,808 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 109,355 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 109,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 103,380 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 99,062 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 94,083 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 84,338 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,392 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 80,339 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 78,222 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 73,100 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 65,410 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 65,410 miles

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

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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YY52 KUV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY52 KUV, 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 YY52 KUV registered?

YY52 KUV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is YY52 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY52 KUV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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