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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,457 cc

K31 MSMMOT history

K31 MSM is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

K31 MSM blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
109,963 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 MSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 MSM was last recorded at 109,963 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 6,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,432 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,531 miles
Average per year
5,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,963 miles
  • 2025 – 103,432 miles
  • 2024 – 98,968 miles
  • 2023 – 94,619 miles
  • 2022 – 90,618 miles
  • 2021 – 88,060 miles
  • 2020 – 85,059 miles
  • 2018 – 84,897 miles
  • 2017 – 78,263 miles
  • 2016 – 70,932 miles
  • 2015 – 67,644 miles
  • 2014 – 56,538 miles
  • 2013 – 45,457 miles
  • 2012 – 33,650 miles
  • 2011 – 19,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,963 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section slight blow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,963 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    109,963 miles
    Test number
    989842046875
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail109,963 miles (+6,531)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,963 miles
    Test number
    285730623938
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass103,432 miles (+4,464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,432 miles
    Test number
    752934805890
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear subframe slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass98,968 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,968 miles
    Test number
    890690858717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail98,964 miles (+4,345)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,964 miles
    Test number
    860737196621
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass94,619 miles (+4,001)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,619 miles
    Test number
    658091855171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,618 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,618 miles
    Test number
    104924708267
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail90,601 miles (+2,541)2 dangerous5 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,601 miles
    Test number
    937790243684
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,060 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,060 miles
    Test number
    283328193285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail88,045 miles (+2,986)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,045 miles
    Test number
    900099278077
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass85,059 miles (+162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,059 miles
    Test number
    625350920374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass84,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,897 miles
    Test number
    664340921315
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail84,897 miles (+6,634)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,897 miles
    Test number
    242154432887
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass78,263 miles (+7,331)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,263 miles
    Test number
    325593547814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,932 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,932 miles
    Test number
    863039791983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,644 miles (+11,106)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,644 miles
    Test number
    655637575069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,538 miles (+11,081)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,538 miles
    Test number
    529072064034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,457 miles (+11,807)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,457 miles
    Test number
    127374073440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,650 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,650 miles
    Test number
    425351192015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail33,648 miles (+14,195)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,648 miles
    Test number
    137630692089
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass19,453 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,453 miles
    Test number
    239718061056
    • NoteRear discs starting to corrode outer faces

Questions about K31 MSM

Does K31 MSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 MSM is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 MSM?
The MOT on K31 MSM is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 MSM done?
K31 MSM was recorded at 109,963 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 5,920 miles a year.
Has K31 MSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 MSM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K31 MSM 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 K31 MSM find?
K31 MSM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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