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XV02 SAR

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,547 mi
Last recorded80,547 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXV02 SAR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 80,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 78,271 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 78,249 miles

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

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

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

rear handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 25 Nov 2022 76,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery light staying on

Pass 30 Nov 2021 72,264 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 67,027 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 59,937 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,838 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,073 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 49,073 miles

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

Drivers windscreen washer jet partially choked.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,816 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 38,096 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,887 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

slight play in nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 14 Nov 2012 27,212 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 21,681 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 16,566 miles

slight corrosion on brake discs

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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XV02 SAR is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XV02 SAR, 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 XV02 SAR registered?

XV02 SAR is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is XV02 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for XV02 SAR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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