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SD57 UTM

2007 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,504 mi
Last recorded170,504 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 UTM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 170,504 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 170,504 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 164,796 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mount corroed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 164,796 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mount corroed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 160,588 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 160,585 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 154,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe cross bar insecure at bush. Bolt loose.

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 154,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe cross bar insecure at bush. Bolt loose.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 149,143 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 145,446 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 145,414 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Leading to off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Vehicle failed to restart (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leading to nearside rear, burst on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 142,415 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 138,375 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 127,677 miles

slight play n/s/r shocker insert

slight play o/s/r shocker insert

Fail 24 Sep 2015 127,211 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s/r shocker insert

slight play o/s/r shocker insert

Pass 25 Sep 2014 107,945 miles

slight play n/s/r shocker insert

slight play o/s/r shocker insert

Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,683 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

poss slight play shocker insert's

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,338 miles

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

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

slight play rear shocker inserts

Pass 15 Sep 2011 54,956 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,389 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 1 Oct 2010 41,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted

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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SD57 UTM is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD57 UTM, 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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SD57 UTM is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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