BU52 PKY

2002 SUBARU — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SUBARU
Year
2002
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1994 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 18 June 2020
Last recorded mileage
37,898 mi

AI verdict AVOID 38/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2002 Subaru has 24 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 37,898 miles. The mileage trajectory is also highly suspicious, with implausibly low annual usage for many years.

The vehicle shows a suspiciously low mileage of 626 miles/year equivalent before October 2007, followed by a significant spike to 6,633 miles/year from 2007 onwards.

Things to check

  • Dangerous subframe corrosion advisory from Jun 2020 — immediate safety concern.
  • Major engine failure recorded in May 2019 — critical mechanical fault.
  • Major suspension failure in May 2019 — indicates structural neglect.
  • Suspiciously low mileage (626 mi/yr) before Oct 2007 — potential odometer fraud.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) — excellent safety credentials.
  • Consistent annual mileage of 6,633 miles/year since 2007 — no recent spikes.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since Jun 2020 — issues appear to be historical.

Mileage history

Oct 2005: 37,898 mi PASSNov 2006: 47,948 mi PASSApr 2007: 51,900 mi PASSOct 2007: 52,209 mi PASSNov 2008: 59,417 mi PASSOct 2009: 65,455 mi PASSNov 2010: 71,667 mi PASSNov 2011: 76,896 mi PASSNov 2011: 76,896 mi FAILMay 2013: 84,360 mi FAILMay 2013: 84,360 mi PASSMay 2014: 91,409 mi PASSMay 2015: 96,194 mi PASSMay 2015: 96,194 mi FAILMay 2016: 102,870 mi FAILJun 2016: 103,113 mi PASSJun 2017: 106,637 mi FAILJun 2017: 106,693 mi PASSMay 2018: 111,464 mi FAILMay 2018: 111,465 mi PASSMay 2019: 117,895 mi FAILMay 2019: 117,895 mi PASSJun 2020: 122,628 mi FAILJun 2020: 122,658 mi PASS123k80k38kOct 2005Jun 2020

MOT test history — 16/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2005 PASS 37,898 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2006 PASS 47,948 mi None recorded
Apr 2007 PASS 51,900 mi None recorded
Oct 2007 PASS 52,209 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2008 PASS 59,417 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 PASS 65,455 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nov 2010 PASS 71,667 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nov 2011 PASS 76,896 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED front brake discs corroded
Nov 2011 FAIL 76,896 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED front brake discs corroded
May 2013 FAIL 84,360 mi
PRS Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED front brake discs corroded
USER ENTERED rear centre exhaust bracket broken
May 2013 PASS 84,360 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED front brake discs corroded
USER ENTERED rear centre exhaust bracket broken
May 2014 PASS 91,409 mi None recorded
May 2015 PASS 96,194 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
May 2015 FAIL 96,194 mi
PRS Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
May 2016 FAIL 102,870 mi
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Both front headlamps hazy
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside rear tyre has abnormal wear
ADVISORY Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Jun 2016 PASS 103,113 mi
ADVISORY Both front headlamps hazy
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Vehicle has been undersealed
ADVISORY Offside rear tyre has abnormal wear
Jun 2017 FAIL 106,637 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
FAIL Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FAIL Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Jun 2017 PASS 106,693 mi None recorded
May 2018 FAIL 111,464 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY slight exhaust blow in inter pipe
May 2018 PASS 111,465 mi
ADVISORY slight exhaust blow in inter pipe
May 2019 FAIL 117,895 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
May 2019 PASS 117,895 mi None recorded
Jun 2020 FAIL 122,628 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lense faded (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lense faded (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front lower subframe support beam is excessively corroded but is not affecting steering or suspension as it is not structual.
Jun 2020 PASS 122,658 mi
ADVISORY Front lower subframe support beam is excessively corroded but is not affecting steering or suspension as it is not structual.

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU52 PKY, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.