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SW07 KWN

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

96,715 mi
Last recorded96,715 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 96,715 miles

Heavy surface corrosion and previous welding repairs to rear of vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2023 96,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Heavy surface corrosion and previous welding repairs to rear of vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2023 96,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill Rear Axle mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Corrosion coil springs

Corrosion to rear roll bar mounts

Corrosion to shock absorber bodies

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box n/s mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler neck rotten

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2022 94,191 miles

Axle support beam heavily corroded

Corrosion to both chassis rails

Corrosion to inner and outer sill where they deformed from lifting

Front shock bodies corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

Heavy corrosion to rear subframe

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Strong smell of petrol under vehicle

corrosion to floor pan

corrosion to n/s inner sill various

corrosion to suspension arms rear

plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2022 94,189 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blow around 2nd Cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Axle support beam heavily corroded

Corrosion to both chassis rails

Corrosion to inner and outer sill where they deformed from lifting

Front shock bodies corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

Heavy corrosion to rear subframe

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake requires adjustment

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Strong smell of petrol under vehicle

corrosion to floor pan

corrosion to n/s inner sill various

corrosion to suspension arms rear

plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2021 89,693 miles

Corrosion to front subframe

Corrosion to rear chassis

Corrosion to rear suspension arms and connecting arms

Heavy corrosion to rear subframe

Heavy corrosion to suspension arms

Fail 12 Jan 2021 89,693 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both fronts self levelling broken off front and rear (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front and rear height sensors broken off (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner Sill and wheel arch rotted out (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front subframe

Corrosion to rear chassis

Corrosion to rear suspension arms and connecting arms

Heavy corrosion to rear subframe

Heavy corrosion to suspension arms

Pass 14 Jan 2020 86,763 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,860 miles

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

Part of offside tail light in-op

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 82,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Part of offside tail light in-op

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,180 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,091 miles

Brake pipes coated and greased

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Jun 2015 63,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes coated and greased

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2014 55,455 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 55,403 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 42,555 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 42,555 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 41,947 miles

Noise from rear suspension when driving

Fail 28 May 2012 41,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear o/s suspension sensor linkage broken

Fail 23 Jun 2011 34,876 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,876 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,145 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 28,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KWN is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 KWN, 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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SW07 KWN is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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