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S555 SXA

2007 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,852 mi
Last recorded105,852 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 SXA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 105,852 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened U frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 105,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 104,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,976 miles

Corrosion to coil springs

Corrosion to rear suspension

Corrosion to shock absorbers

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad close to limit

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

corrosion to front and rear subframes

Fail 30 Sep 2021 101,976 miles

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

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

Corrosion to coil springs

Corrosion to rear suspension

Corrosion to shock absorbers

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad close to limit

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 29 Sep 2020 99,772 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber weeping

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2020 99,771 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near connection block (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front discs in poor condition

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front shock absorber weeping

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 95,272 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,821 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 80,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,881 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 76,857 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,735 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 68,735 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,588 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,867 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 53,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,090 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 37,190 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,190 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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S555 SXA is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S555 SXA, 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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S555 SXA is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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