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SW57 DDZ

2007 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,099 mi
Last recorded116,099 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 DDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 116,099 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 109,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges very worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges very worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 109,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 109,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges very worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 101,350 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 86,330 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 68,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 68,455 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear junction (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,937 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 58,937 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,808 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 48,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split away to break off (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box pipe holed (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,982 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 38,982 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2014 30,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front/rear discs worn 0/s n/s/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/f/r susp sub frames rusty/exhaust rusty/front 0/s n/s struts rusty

Fail 29 May 2014 30,425 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front/rear discs worn 0/s n/s/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/f/r susp sub frames rusty/exhaust rusty/front 0/s n/s struts rusty

Pass 10 May 2013 21,308 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 21,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

sun visor missing o/s

Pass 24 May 2012 16,420 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 12,115 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 11,488 miles

corrosion on rear discs.

front tyres close to legal limit. front wheel alignment.

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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SW57 DDZ is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SW57 DDZ, 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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SW57 DDZ is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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