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BL57 UNF

2007 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,193 mi
Last recorded91,193 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 UNF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 91,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside 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 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2025 91,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside 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 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 87,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 87,345 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 26 Oct 2023 83,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all rear suspension generlly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 79,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [d] bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 79,518 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [d] bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,561 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 70,577 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,574 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 66,574 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,416 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 57,179 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside mirror casing missing.

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 14 Aug 2015 50,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside mirror casing missing.

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 8 Aug 2014 41,786 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 38,398 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight body damage to the nearside front bumper trim

Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,289 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 25 Oct 2012 31,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2011 24,239 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 17,169 miles

n/s front and o/s front tyres cracking

n/s rear and o/s rear tyres cracking

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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BL57 UNF is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL57 UNF, 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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What year was BL57 UNF registered?

BL57 UNF is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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