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SP07 VYM

2007 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,891 mi
Last recorded113,891 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 VYM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 113,891 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 109,860 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 106,018 miles

full car under side coverd with under seel

Pass 23 Dec 2021 105,836 miles

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

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear rear fuel pipes covered in underseal (next to fuel tank area)

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting hanger insecure but other hangers supporting exhaust to make stable (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2021 105,784 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 99,783 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 92,124 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 92,124 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 90,922 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 90,921 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 89,034 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,799 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 85,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ junction both pipes corroded (marked with yellow chalk) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2016 85,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,975 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,576 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 68,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 64,484 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 64,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

advise engine management warning light is on advise to check

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,855 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,961 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,438 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 21,686 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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SP07 VYM is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SP07 VYM, 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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SP07 VYM is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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