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MOT History from tests of diesel SUBARU IMPREZAs year 2010

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mot history
Pass percent:77.96%
(The average a diesel SUBARU IMPREZA year 2010 passes without issue)
Based on:1,429 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively32
Registration plate lamp issues32
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))22
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|16
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))16
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))12
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))10
Registration plate issues9
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))7
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6
Brake pipe excessively corroded6
Windscreen washer not working 5
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|4
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Rear brake binding3
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))3
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))3
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Windscreen has damage3
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing |5.2.1 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |3.1 |b| |i||2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing |5.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing |5.2.1 |a| |i||1
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both washers (4.1.6 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Front Bumper insecure |6.1.4 |a| |i||1
Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))1
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Emissions not tested Due to excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Colour faded (4.5.4 (a))1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light colour deteriorated (4.5.4 (a))1
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides |4.1.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing drop link |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))1
Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flanges corroded off (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|1
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake fluid contaminated |1.8 |a||1
Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both sides |4.1.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen |3.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both front |2.4.G.2|1
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt clearly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint - flanges heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working light flashes on and off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working light flashes on and off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn N/S & O/S Drop Links |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure link rod broken |2.4.G.1|1
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light |4.2.1 |a||1
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative |4.1.5 |a||1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))1
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear join (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective |1.7.2|1
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s and n/s |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the joint between back box and centre pipe badly corroded and now a cap (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D bushes |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone rear bush split to excess ...???...front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor arm broken (4.1.5 (a))1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault |7.12 |e||1
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both |1.7.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.2.2 |g||1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Inner Electrical wiring inadequately supported sill and wiring rubbing on steering rack |1.9.2a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower arm rear bush split (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink |2.4.G.2|1
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended reel will not retract belt (7.1.2 (c))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working s/light |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working s/light |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer flange |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1

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