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FY07 GVO

2007 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,857 mi
Last recorded114,857 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 GVO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 114,857 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N.S. & O.S. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 110,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 110,652 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 103,599 miles

Nearside Rear Lower inner sill rusty

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

Offside Rear Lower inner sill rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2022 99,890 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 98,794 miles

Chassis: underneath, exhaust, rear coil springs, X4 shockers, all suspension arms have surface rust

Engine has knocking noise when revving?

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Diff slightly noisy

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 98,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Chassis: underneath, exhaust, rear coil springs, X4 shockers, all suspension arms have surface rust

Engine has knocking noise when revving?

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Diff slightly noisy

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,679 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 93,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,852 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,236 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 61,442 miles

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

Offside Rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat

Offside Rear sill damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,854 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,511 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 51,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,354 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2010 25,095 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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FY07 GVO is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY07 GVO, 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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FY07 GVO is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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