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FD57 RPV

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,259 mi
Last recorded120,259 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 RPV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 120,259 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 120,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative BRACKET BROKEN OFF SUSPENSION ARM (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 110,320 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 110,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 108,265 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 108,255 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 100,046 miles

both front strut top mounts cracked slightly

offside rear tyre tread cracked

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 9 Jan 2019 100,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

both front strut top mounts cracked slightly

offside rear tyre tread cracked

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 27 Jan 2018 90,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)

smell off fuel at tank - no signs of a leak

Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,414 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 76,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust hanger burst

Pass 23 Feb 2016 71,363 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both rear (1.2.1b)

Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake disc backing plates corroded and damaged

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

oil leak at engine

Fail 23 Feb 2016 71,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both rear (1.2.1b)

Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake disc backing plates corroded and damaged

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,091 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,276 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 45,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,476 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 25,992 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,099 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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FD57 RPV is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FD57 RPV, 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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FD57 RPV is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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