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YA07 GYE

2007 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,781 mi
Last recorded135,781 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 GYE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 135,781 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 135,760 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 132,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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Pass 21 Sep 2022 128,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 128,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also leaking (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 122,718 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 116,774 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 116,772 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 115,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 115,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 111,070 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 111,070 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,552 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 106,550 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear, rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,155 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 102,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 98,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 98,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,128 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 81,789 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 81,788 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,623 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 51,434 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,434 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,629 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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YA07 GYE is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YA07 GYE, 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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YA07 GYE is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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