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Subaru Impreza

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 2,000 cc

K40 TAEMOT history

K40 TAE is a red petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

K40 TAE red Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
108,148 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 TAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 TAE was last recorded at 108,148 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 1,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,908 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,240 miles
Average per year
5,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,148 miles
  • 2025 – 106,908 miles
  • 2024 – 102,281 miles
  • 2023 – 97,746 miles
  • 2022 – 93,149 miles
  • 2021 – 89,825 miles
  • 2020 – 82,919 miles
  • 2019 – 75,882 miles
  • 2018 – 71,459 miles
  • 2017 – 64,175 miles
  • 2016 – 55,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,148 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut, leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • P/s rack damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,148 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    108,148 miles
    Test number
    294205987170
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut, leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail108,142 miles (+1,234)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,142 miles
    Test number
    121227668184
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut, leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    106,908 miles
    Test number
    717423358062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,904 miles (+4,623)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,904 miles
    Test number
    198052546763
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,281 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,281 miles
    Test number
    768111600196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail102,279 miles (+4,533)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,279 miles
    Test number
    838056278153
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass97,746 miles (+4,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,746 miles
    Test number
    515993554703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass93,149 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,149 miles
    Test number
    316087476356
    • AdvisoryP/s rack damp

  9. Fail93,142 miles (+3,317)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,142 miles
    Test number
    835987536079
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryP/s rack damp

  10. Pass89,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    89,825 miles
    Test number
    906156961605
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail89,820 miles (+6,901)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,820 miles
    Test number
    947677054542
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass82,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,919 miles
    Test number
    286570516422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,911 miles (+7,029)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,911 miles
    Test number
    930504939158
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass75,882 miles (+4,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,882 miles
    Test number
    155639832147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass71,459 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,459 miles
    Test number
    207069704649
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Fail71,457 miles (+7,282)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,457 miles
    Test number
    665609637668
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Pass64,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,175 miles
    Test number
    917427799883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,175 miles (+8,766)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,175 miles
    Test number
    353144422620
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass55,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,409 miles
    Test number
    508993268220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,392 km1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,392 km
    Test number
    363804481180
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both brighter than brake lamps (1.1.A.3f)

Questions about K40 TAE

Does K40 TAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 TAE is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 TAE?
The MOT on K40 TAE is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 TAE done?
K40 TAE was recorded at 108,148 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 5,061 miles a year.
Has K40 TAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 TAE has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 TAE 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 K40 TAE find?
K40 TAE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut, leaking grease; all direction indicators slightly discoloured; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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