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SO57 EAW

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,375 mi
Last recorded57,375 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 EAW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 57,375 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 57,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 56,314 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,640 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,088 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 49,088 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective droplink broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,190 miles

all brake pipes greased not allowing full examination

Fail 28 Mar 2017 44,143 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all brake pipes greased not allowing full examination

Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,387 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 31,846 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 31,845 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,888 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 22,952 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 18,734 miles

oil leak at gearbox

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2010 18,734 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

oil leak at gearbox

sill covers fitted

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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SO57 EAW is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO57 EAW, 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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SO57 EAW is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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