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SP57 MSV

2007 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,885 mi
Last recorded109,885 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 MSV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 109,885 miles

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

Corrosion to under vehicle suspension components rear axle springs

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 109,885 miles

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

Corrosion to under vehicle suspension components rear axle springs

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 107,185 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 101,128 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 101,128 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 94,001 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 87,888 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 87,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 83,523 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective central rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded, not considered excessive

Fail 13 Jan 2020 83,523 miles

Exhaust system insecure front to centre exhaust flange corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Alternator belt worn through

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective central rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,753 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 73,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,508 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,219 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 66,218 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,406 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 62,406 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 59,164 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,845 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,065 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Sep 2011 50,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,443 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 MSV is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 SP57 MSV, 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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What year was SP57 MSV registered?

SP57 MSV is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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