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SP57 MPZ

2007 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,448 mi
Last recorded34,448 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 MPZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 34,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 34,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 33,402 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 33,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened corroded/holed at lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed at rear of sill/front of rear wheel arch within area of rear trailing arm mount - marked with yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed at rear of sill/front of rear wheel arch within area of rear trailing arm mount - marked with yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded and holed at rear within area of rear trailing arm mount - marked with yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre section corroded/fractured at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened full inspection obscured by a cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber perished/torn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structure corroded within area of rear mounting for front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule badly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded where pipes run into floor area ()

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded within area of rear trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded, full inspection obscured by a cover

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded at lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber perished/torn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structure corroded within area of rear mounting for front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule badly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded, full inspection obscured by a cover

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

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

various underside components corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 32,215 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 31,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut top mountings deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 31,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut top mountings deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 29,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front macpherson strut top mounts deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2021 29,620 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe and nearside front brake excessively binding wheel bearing to be checked on retest (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front macpherson strut top mounts deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2020 28,944 miles

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

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

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

front strut top mounts deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2020 28,944 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front strut top mounts deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2019 28,286 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 28,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 26,450 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 26,448 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 25,460 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 24,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,120 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,449 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 19,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 16,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 13,482 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 10,863 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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SP57 MPZ is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SP57 MPZ, 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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SP57 MPZ is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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