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BT57 SFK

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,930 mi
Last recorded92,930 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 SFK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2024 92,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 88,321 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 85,893 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush perished

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush perished

Fail 23 Jan 2020 83,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush perished

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush perished

Pass 3 Jan 2019 79,777 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 79,777 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 77,171 miles

Front tyres are retread with no sidewall information

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2018 77,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,508 miles

Nearside Front looks like a directional tyre fitted wrong direction/no arrow/instructions on tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2017 73,508 miles

Nearside Front looks like a directional tyre fitted wrong direction/no arrow/instructions on tyre

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,020 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,780 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,380 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 35,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Dec 2011 28,809 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 20,598 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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BT57 SFK is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT57 SFK, 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 BT57 SFK registered?

BT57 SFK is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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