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RV07 KVW

2007 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,646 mi
Last recorded163,646 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 KVW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 163,646 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated possibly clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

rear camber visually incorrect and needs setting up

slight play in o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 28 Aug 2024 152,086 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 152,068 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 141,462 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 141,444 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 137,928 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 134,991 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 118,865 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 109,918 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,563 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,893 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,107 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,339 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 68,339 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,822 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front and rear disc brakes slighty worn

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,934 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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RV07 KVW is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RV07 KVW, 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 RV07 KVW registered?

RV07 KVW is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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The MOT history for RV07 KVW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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