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SW07 GYB

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,542 mi
Last recorded70,542 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 GYB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 70,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal/repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repaired at rear sill areas & covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides trailing arms & hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Underside covered in underseal incl susp component mount areas

Fail 16 Oct 2025 70,542 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Holed at rear arm front mount point/inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal/repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repaired at rear sill areas & covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides trailing arms & hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Underside covered in underseal incl susp component mount areas

Pass 15 Dec 2023 70,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms incl hubs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components (sills)

Underside covered in underseal incl suspension component mount areas

Fail 26 Aug 2023 70,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower arm front most mount point & inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Underside covered in wax oil/under seal on suspension component mounting areas

Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,568 miles

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

underside covered in wax oil

Fail 15 Nov 2019 65,537 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Inner sill some corrosoin

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill some corrosoin

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside covered in wax oil

Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,094 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Oct 2018 63,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,401 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,877 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,447 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,377 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 33,847 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,166 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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SW07 GYB is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW07 GYB, 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 SW07 GYB registered?

SW07 GYB is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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