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N502 CEG

2009 Subaru Impreza Wrx

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,441 mi
Last recorded101,441 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza Wrx98,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN502 CEG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 101,441 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 101,209 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 101,193 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 101,177 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front sidewalls splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 100,870 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 100,866 miles

Central Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 100,288 miles

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 23 Jan 2020 99,471 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to split on side wall

Fail 24 Jan 2019 98,029 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to split on side wall

Pass 25 Jan 2018 96,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 95,351 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,350 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,244 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 83,112 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,520 miles

front brake discs both sides rusty and pitted

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damaged

o/s/r brake slight binding

rear brake pads rusty and pitted

Fail 27 Feb 2013 79,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs both sides rusty and pitted

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damaged

o/s/r brake slight binding

rear brake pads rusty and pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2012 75,349 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 75,346 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,681 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 67,661 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,225 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 60,225 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 51,182 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 51,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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N502 CEG is a 2009 Subaru Impreza Wrx in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 98,324 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 N502 CEG, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N502 CEG is a 2009 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 11 February 2009.

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