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BT57 SJV

2007 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,117 mi
Last recorded50,117 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 SJV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 50,117 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 42,731 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 42,157 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 41,363 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 40,510 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 40,049 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Center & rear joints deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 40,049 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Center & rear joints deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 39,286 miles

exhaust back box joint corroded / deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2018 37,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust back box joint corroded / deteriorated

minor stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2017 36,011 miles

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

Some corrosion/deterioration to exhaust flange joints.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 34,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1n)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor stone chips (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor stone chips (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed off on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in steering (tie rod ball or end bus )

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed off on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box joint and middle pipe corroded

n/s/f o/s/r tyres have outer side wall damage

Fail 9 Dec 2016 34,014 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1n)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor stone chips (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor stone chips (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed off on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in steering (tie rod ball or end bus )

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed off on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box joint and middle pipe corroded

n/s/f o/s/r tyres have outer side wall damage

Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear to shoulders,slight cracking & slight damage to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear to inner shoulder,slight cracking & slight damage to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1d)

some corrosion to rear, exhaust flange joint

Pass 9 Dec 2014 27,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyres have outer side wall damage

Pass 11 Dec 2013 24,810 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre has slight outer side wall damage

o/s rear tyre has slight outer side wall damage & casing starting to crack/perish

Pass 12 Dec 2012 22,286 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 18,413 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 14,231 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 SJV is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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