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DX57 KWE

2007 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,972 mi
Last recorded98,972 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 KWE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 98,972 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened under radiator (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 97,512 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened cross member below radiator (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 97,511 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated fouls wheel on full lock and incorrectly secured (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened cross member below radiator (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,979 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 96,977 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 90,958 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 90,956 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 78,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake effort weak, just met on deco, will need attention.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 75,430 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high but not excessive

Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,911 miles

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 20 May 2016 65,936 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,297 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 60,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,007 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,655 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,426 miles

front pads low

osr brake flex hose clip loose

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,192 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 31,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,426 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 24,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DX57 KWE is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DX57 KWE, 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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DX57 KWE is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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