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YK52 AKW

2007 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,387 mi
Last recorded136,387 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Impreza65,405 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 AKW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 136,387 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 133,956 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 133,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 133,735 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 131,361 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 131,359 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 126,847 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 124,777 miles

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

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

emissions just passed

Pass 16 Aug 2019 123,123 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 123,099 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 118,335 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 112,902 miles

Offside Front cut in tyre tread

Pass 10 Aug 2016 108,783 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 103,476 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 100,409 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 100,409 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 97,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front numberplate has carbon effect lettering although still readable from a reasonable distance

Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,343 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,548 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 86,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 86,990 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 79,628 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 69,436 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 69,434 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 66,090 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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YK52 AKW is a 2007 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YK52 AKW, 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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YK52 AKW is a 2007 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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