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BT57 YKP

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,769 mi
Last recorded115,769 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 115,769 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 115,769 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 114,637 miles

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

centre exhaust flange corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 113,155 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 110,457 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 106,891 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 103,878 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust flange joint corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2020 103,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust flange joint corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 100,945 miles

Central exhaust mounting detached

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 ball joint has slight play close to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer flange corroded

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 Nov 2018 95,886 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 95,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 88,170 miles

Engine management light stays on

Rear Exhaust flange rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,199 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2015 71,568 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 71,568 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 62,723 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,993 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,425 miles

195/65/15 91H bridgestone

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

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

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all 4 tyres perished

Pass 23 Nov 2011 37,498 miles

Engine light on dash

All four tyres cracing and perished

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2010 25,005 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 YKP is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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