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CE56 NKU

2007 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,754 mi
Last recorded115,754 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 NKU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 115,754 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 112,809 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 112,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 109,840 miles

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

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 23 Jan 2024 109,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 13 Jan 2023 106,839 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Front corrosion to front suspension and components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension arms both sides

Fail 11 Jan 2023 106,838 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Front corrosion to front suspension and components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension arms both sides

Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,790 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 103,786 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 103,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 103,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 93,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 84,975 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 84,975 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 78,481 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 70,105 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 61,909 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,286 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,763 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 48,774 miles

advise n/s front tyre worn outer edge

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,817 miles

advise front pads worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,330 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,930 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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CE56 NKU is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CE56 NKU, 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 CE56 NKU registered?

CE56 NKU is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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