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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

K23 EMXMOT history

K23 EMX is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 20 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 107,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

K23 EMX blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,485 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 EMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 EMX was last recorded at 107,485 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 1,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,284 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,201 miles
Average per year
3,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,485 miles
  • 2025 – 106,284 miles
  • 2024 – 105,178 miles
  • 2016 – 97,546 miles
  • 2014 – 93,938 miles
  • 2013 – 86,894 miles
  • 2011 – 81,170 miles
  • 2010 – 77,153 miles
  • 2009 – 73,006 miles
  • 2008 – 60,294 miles
  • 2007 – 49,605 miles
  • 2006 – 44,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,485 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,485 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,485 miles
    Test number
    786558853474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,284 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,284 miles
    Test number
    895901718417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,178 miles
    Test number
    129573064706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail105,178 miles (+7,632)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,178 miles
    Test number
    839854400205
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass97,546 miles (+3,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,546 miles
    Test number
    445373016210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass93,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    93,938 miles
    Test number
    597820854349
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail93,938 miles (+3,431)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,938 miles
    Test number
    469756344471
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEml on

  8. Pass90,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,507 miles
    Test number
    828100814042
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail90,507 miles (+3,613)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,507 miles
    Test number
    298397104050
    • FailureCentre Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass86,894 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    86,894 miles
    Test number
    116043803437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe heat shields corroded

  11. Fail86,894 miles (+5,724)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,894 miles
    Test number
    639332403003
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust pipe heat shields corroded

  12. Pass81,170 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    81,170 miles
    Test number
    259692361368
    • NoteBrake fluid becoming low + front brake pads worn low 4mm
    • NoteSump pan looks to be weeping oil suspect corroded

  13. Fail81,170 miles (+4,017)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,170 miles
    Test number
    497662761332
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBrake fluid becoming low + front brake pads worn low 4mm
    • NoteSump pan looks to be weeping oil suspect corroded

  14. Pass77,153 miles (+4,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,153 miles
    Test number
    652704210397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass73,006 miles (+12,712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,006 miles
    Test number
    342187099449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass60,294 miles (+10,689)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,294 miles
    Test number
    490873408373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,605 miles (+5,511)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,605 miles
    Test number
    232026987289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,094 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,094 miles
    Test number
    541901596291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass44,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,094 miles
    Test number
    833591496264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K23 EMX

Does K23 EMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 EMX is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 EMX?
The MOT on K23 EMX is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 EMX done?
K23 EMX was recorded at 107,485 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 3,250 miles a year.
Has K23 EMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 EMX has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on K23 EMX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K23 EMX find?
K23 EMX passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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