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Subaru Impreza

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,820 cc

K43 SRKMOT history

K43 SRK is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 5 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,576 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
155,576 km
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,551 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K43 SRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,820 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K43 SRK was last recorded at 155,576 km on 10 Sept 2026, 5,528 km more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,048 km · 14 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
5,528 km
Average per year
1,551 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,576 km
  • 2022 – 150,048 km
  • 2020 – 148,411 km
  • 2019 – 148,353 km
  • 2018 – 146,095 km
  • 2017 – 144,271 km
  • 2016 – 140,258 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,576 km

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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel tank breather pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,576 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    155,576 km
    Test number
    449220593668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,540 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,540 miles
    Test number
    141092330074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,387 miles (+412)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    155,387 miles
    Test number
    445062460911
    • MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryIncorrect tyre rotation on both front & rear tyres

  4. Pass154,975 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    154,975 miles
    Test number
    671493982157
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail154,973 miles1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,973 miles
    Test number
    732451713786
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system too hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass150,048 km (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    150,048 km
    Test number
    491313711893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail150,043 km1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,043 km
    Test number
    791662380969
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass149,351 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,351 miles
    Test number
    625085027559
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFuel tank breather pipes corroded

  9. Fail149,351 miles4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,351 miles
    Test number
    364957162737
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFuel tank breather pipes corroded

  10. Pass148,411 km (+58)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,411 km
    Test number
    747941627469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sill lips damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  11. Fail148,353 km (+2,258)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,353 km
    Test number
    791522561231
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside sill lips damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass146,095 km (+1,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,095 km
    Test number
    603316584138
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside outer sill lips damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass144,271 km (+4,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    144,271 km
    Test number
    164942200800
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside rear inner arches corroding by top strut mounting points
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill lip damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass140,258 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    140,258 km
    Test number
    588477630804
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on rear inner arches by top damper mountings
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill lip damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

  15. Pass136,733 miles (+10,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    136,733 miles
    Test number
    799161133185
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck and breathers pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight damage to both lower sills

  16. Pass126,616 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    126,616 miles
    Test number
    387850714397
    • NoteBeam pattern poor

  17. Fail126,616 miles (+23,067)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,616 miles
    Test number
    878110414301
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBeam pattern poor

  18. Pass103,549 miles (+6,750)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    103,549 miles
    Test number
    416458503381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,799 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,799 miles
    Test number
    676618662237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Fail96,796 miles (+656)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,796 miles
    Test number
    115246152247
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Pass96,140 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    96,140 miles
    Test number
    161804457226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOuter sills covered

Questions about K43 SRK

Does K43 SRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K43 SRK is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K43 SRK?
The MOT on K43 SRK is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K43 SRK done?
K43 SRK was recorded at 155,576 km at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 1,551 km a year.
Has K43 SRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K43 SRK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on K43 SRK 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 K43 SRK find?
K43 SRK passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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