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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,457 cc

L16 GSWMOT history

L16 GSW is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 22 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L16 GSW blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
134,888 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 GSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 GSW was last recorded at 134,888 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,322 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,566 miles
Average per year
5,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,888 miles
  • 2024 – 133,322 miles
  • 2023 – 131,421 miles
  • 2022 – 128,335 miles
  • 2021 – 126,902 miles
  • 2020 – 124,822 miles
  • 2019 – 123,714 miles
  • 2018 – 115,150 miles
  • 2017 – 106,934 miles
  • 2016 – 99,459 miles
  • 2015 – 91,744 miles
  • 2014 – 84,994 miles
  • 2013 – 74,801 miles
  • 2012 – 64,612 miles
  • 2011 – 59,452 miles
  • 2010 – 50,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,888 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,888 miles
    Test number
    835864767310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,888 miles (+1,566)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,888 miles
    Test number
    192234229611
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,322 miles (+1,901)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,322 miles
    Test number
    567685151448
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass131,421 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,421 miles
    Test number
    249334779002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail131,421 miles (+3,086)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,421 miles
    Test number
    538155417328
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass128,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,335 miles
    Test number
    224035712226
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sill end/inner arch holed/corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp light illuminated on the dash

  7. Fail128,335 miles (+1,433)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,335 miles
    Test number
    208717539642
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sill end/inner arch holed/corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp light illuminated on the dash

  8. Pass126,902 miles (+2,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,902 miles
    Test number
    308956013692
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded at unions (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass124,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,822 miles
    Test number
    136219497376
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail124,822 miles (+1,108)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,822 miles
    Test number
    847781427635
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass123,714 miles (+8,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,714 miles
    Test number
    202277070362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass115,150 miles (+8,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,150 miles
    Test number
    131166077819
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass106,934 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,934 miles
    Test number
    400158533708
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

  14. Fail106,934 miles (+7,475)2 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,934 miles
    Test number
    419392656528
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

  15. Pass99,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,459 miles
    Test number
    433672960330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail99,459 miles (+7,715)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,459 miles
    Test number
    564048948350
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass91,744 miles (+6,750)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,744 miles
    Test number
    776975059948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,994 miles (+10,193)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,994 miles
    Test number
    927424344234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,801 miles (+10,189)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,801 miles
    Test number
    746710743249
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass64,612 miles (+5,160)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,612 miles
    Test number
    319223232276
    • NoteFront discs slightly rusted around edge
    • NoteRear discs slightly rusted around edge

  21. Pass59,452 miles (+9,012)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,452 miles
    Test number
    307765731203
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  22. Pass50,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,440 miles
    Test number
    470634540205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,440 miles3 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,440 miles
    Test number
    341053440264
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 GSW

Does L16 GSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 GSW is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 GSW?
The MOT on L16 GSW is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 GSW done?
L16 GSW was recorded at 134,888 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,562 miles a year.
Has L16 GSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 GSW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 GSW 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 L16 GSW find?
L16 GSW passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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