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YK07 BYO

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,853 mi
Last recorded85,853 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 BYO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 85,853 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 85,838 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 85,285 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 84,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to Catalyst. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 83,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 83,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 80,294 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 71,108 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 59,453 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 48,138 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears outer (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 48,136 miles

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)

Offside 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)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears outer (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2016 40,748 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2014 28,700 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 24,800 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,730 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 16,676 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 12,933 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front inner brake disc faces corroded/lipped

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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YK07 BYO is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YK07 BYO, 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 YK07 BYO registered?

YK07 BYO is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 August 2007.

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