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WV57 LRE

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,821 mi
Last recorded92,821 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 LRE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 92,821 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 92,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 91,190 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 91,168 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency only 17%

Pass 1 Jul 2024 82,313 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 82,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 71,538 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

surface rust on rear subframe

Fail 19 Jun 2023 71,208 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

surface rust on rear subframe

Pass 22 Jun 2022 65,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 56,720 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 56,720 miles

Emissions not tested ref exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 21 Aug 2020 55,807 miles

Battery earth slightly loose

Bonnet release faulty

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes on front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust excessively corroded. Failure imminent

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 54,153 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust and union badly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 51,590 miles

Rear Exhaust union badly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,000 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting and unions badly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 48,000 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting and unions badly corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,637 miles

Exhaust badly corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,770 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,788 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,180 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 24,848 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,848 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,376 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 18,566 miles

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

near side front tyre getting low on edge

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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WV57 LRE is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WV57 LRE, 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 WV57 LRE registered?

WV57 LRE is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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