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BL57 UPA

2007 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,471 mi
Last recorded44,471 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 UPA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 44,471 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 44,471 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 42,868 miles

Park brake leaver has low reserve

Fail 29 Apr 2019 42,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Park brake leaver has low reserve

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 40,222 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 37,674 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,813 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 33,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 31,724 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 22 Jan 2015 31,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 7 Feb 2014 30,141 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are slightly damaged on outer side walls

offside rear tyre has a split on inner side wall

Pass 29 Nov 2013 28,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre outer sidewall deterioated

Fail 26 Nov 2013 28,977 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to front tyres outer sidewalls but cords not clearly visable

front pads getting low

no oil reading on dipstick before start of MOT test. Engine rattle also heard

offside rear tyre outer sidewall deterioated

Pass 20 Dec 2012 21,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 21,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 14,023 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 7,450 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 7,401 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Coolant leak

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 UPA is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UPA, 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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BL57 UPA is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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