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Subaru Impreza

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,994 cc

K8 SOBMOT history

K8 SOB is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 30 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

K8 SOB black Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2026
Mileage
133,365 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 SOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 SOB was last recorded at 133,365 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 2,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,491 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,874 miles
Average per year
4,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,365 miles
  • 2024 – 130,491 miles
  • 2023 – 125,480 miles
  • 2022 – 124,393 miles
  • 2021 – 120,370 miles
  • 2018 – 120,236 miles
  • 2017 – 84,912 miles
  • 2015 – 75,064 miles
  • 2014 – 65,870 miles
  • 2013 – 60,414 miles
  • 2012 – 56,560 miles
  • 2011 – 51,482 miles
  • 2010 – 44,188 miles
  • 2009 – 43,956 miles
  • 2007 – 43,370 miles
  • 2006 – 37,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,365 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever close to end of travel
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Handbrake lon travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,365 miles (+2,874)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,365 miles
    Test number
    921349868749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever close to end of travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass130,491 miles (+5,011)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,491 miles
    Test number
    103394771913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to outer edge and has cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass125,480 miles (+1,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,480 miles
    Test number
    605141720734
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass124,393 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,393 miles
    Test number
    265751554372
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lon travel

  5. Fail124,333 miles (+3,963)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,333 miles
    Test number
    547338779830
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lon travel

  6. Pass120,370 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,370 miles
    Test number
    334147800262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Fail120,369 miles (+133)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,369 miles
    Test number
    826239358309
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Pass120,236 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,236 miles
    Test number
    722395747390
    • Advisory2x rear tyre inner side walls cracking

  9. Fail120,235 miles (+35,323)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,235 miles
    Test number
    692043311759
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bush bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bush bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,912 miles
    Test number
    502523109784
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail84,912 miles (+9,848)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,912 miles
    Test number
    225038118211
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass75,064 miles (+9,194)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,064 miles
    Test number
    616726223449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,870 miles (+5,456)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,870 miles
    Test number
    775415924237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass60,414 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,414 miles
    Test number
    897998903253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,560 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,560 miles
    Test number
    847340612267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,482 miles (+2,096)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,482 miles
    Test number
    368687811424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,386 miles (+5,198)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,386 miles
    Test number
    856868891029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,188 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,188 miles
    Test number
    510694840096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,956 miles (+586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,956 miles
    Test number
    123242229087
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass43,370 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,370 miles
    Test number
    724560667203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,821 miles
    Test number
    884987486145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 SOB

Does K8 SOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 SOB expired on 4 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 SOB?
The MOT on K8 SOB expired on 4 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 SOB done?
K8 SOB was recorded at 133,365 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 4,967 miles a year.
Has K8 SOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 SOB has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on K8 SOB 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 K8 SOB find?
K8 SOB passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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