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YB56 BTU

2007 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,175 mi
Last recorded87,175 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 BTU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 87,175 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 83,096 miles

under body coated in sealant

Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,038 miles

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

under body coated in sealant

Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,038 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 71,351 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 62,252 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 59,045 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 57,754 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp leveling light on in dash

Fail 20 Feb 2018 57,752 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from valve to a rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

headlamp leveling light on in dash

Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,488 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 53,484 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 47,795 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Upgraded brakes fitted

Upgraded suspension fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2012 42,256 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 38,289 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 31,586 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 24,769 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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YB56 BTU is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YB56 BTU, 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 YB56 BTU registered?

YB56 BTU is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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