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B9 SEV

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,375 mi
Last recorded183,375 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 SEV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 183,375 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 182,078 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 178,498 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 174,598 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 163,929 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 163,929 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 160,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 156,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 156,784 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both tyres 2mm wearband

Pass 31 Mar 2016 145,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 140,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 136,160 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 136,142 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 132,317 miles

mil light on

Fail 9 Nov 2012 132,303 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

mil light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 127,168 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 121,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

difficult to pass exhaust emissions

engine management light on

non-std exhaust system fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 121,782 miles

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

Oil leak

difficult to pass exhaust emissions

engine management light on

non-std exhaust system fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2009 114,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

difficult to pass emissions test

exhaust large bore, very large rear silencer

headlamp adjustor must be in position 2 for MOT requirements

Fail 16 Oct 2009 114,208 miles

exhaust large bore, very large rear silencer

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 noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

difficult to pass emissions test

headlamp adjustor must be in position 2 for MOT requirements

Pass 13 Oct 2008 108,784 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 102,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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B9 SEV is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 65,405 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B9 SEV, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B9 SEV is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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