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SM56 WHK

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,344 mi
Last recorded117,344 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 WHK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 117,344 miles

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

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

Light corrosion on underside at rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner sill soft

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Sill soft

Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,620 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 110,573 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 104,304 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 104,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 97,934 miles

Exhaust in poor condition.

Nearside Front Tyre close to 1.6mm and has outer sidewall damage.

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on both edges and close to 1.6mm.

Offside Front Tyre close to 1.6mm and worn unevenly.

Offside Rear Tyre bald on both edges and close to 1.6mm.

Slight smear at front wipers.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,544 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,387 miles

cat flange to centre pipe poor

Fail 10 Oct 2016 82,385 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear from union into car (3.6.B.2c)

cat flange to centre pipe poor

Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,829 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,203 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing badly on outside edge.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,490 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 57,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

enggine management light on

Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,781 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 47,682 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f tyre worn very badly on inside edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,981 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,722 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 22,325 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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SM56 WHK is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc 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 SM56 WHK, 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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SM56 WHK is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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