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BK07 GZU

2007 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,284 mi
Last recorded80,284 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 GZU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2025 80,284 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 79,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 79,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 77,083 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 77,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock cup for the spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 75,468 miles

All rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Cant see front brake pads for depth

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

General under body corrosion

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

Suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 17 Mar 2022 75,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Cant see front brake pads for depth

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

General under body corrosion

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

Suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2021 72,718 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 72,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 70,034 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded on seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 63,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,113 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,779 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 50,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,874 miles

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)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,150 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,247 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,216 miles

front brakes fluctuating

nearside rear tyre slight cut on outer wall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,169 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 25,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,995 miles

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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BK07 GZU is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BK07 GZU, 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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BK07 GZU is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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