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K159 LUA

2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Purple Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,045 mi
Last recorded205,045 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx102,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 LUA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 205,045 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 203,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 202,350 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 199,425 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 197,672 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 193,184 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f steering rack end has slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2010 184,410 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 184,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 178,433 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 178,433 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 171,706 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 171,706 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 166,455 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 166,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 166,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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K159 LUA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Purple with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,999 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K159 LUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K159 LUA registered?

K159 LUA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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