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BT57 YLA

2007 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,931 mi
Last recorded71,931 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 71,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 67,673 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 67,669 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,125 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,208 miles

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

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))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,935 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,805 miles

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear split in inner side wall no cords or ply exposed

Pass 24 Jan 2015 39,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 36,249 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 31,070 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,482 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 25,180 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 YLA is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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