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BT57 YKV

2007 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,650 mi
Last recorded122,650 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 YKV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 122,650 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 122,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 122,432 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 113,728 miles

Front antiroll bar bush's have play

Pass 4 Dec 2023 104,857 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 100,104 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,288 miles

Front antiroll bar link rubber bush has slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,310 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 97,310 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 96,629 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 94,681 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 89,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,745 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,308 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 76,082 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,301 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,602 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,933 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,048 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 YKV is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YKV, 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 YKV registered?

BT57 YKV is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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The MOT history for BT57 YKV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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