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Subaru Imprezza

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

L16 SUBMOT history

L16 SUB is a silver petrol Subaru Imprezza first used on 1 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
113,846 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Imprezza
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SUB was last recorded at 113,846 miles on 15 May 2026, 1,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,263 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,583 miles
Average per year
4,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,846 miles
  • 2025 – 112,263 miles
  • 2024 – 108,831 miles
  • 2023 – 106,082 miles
  • 2022 – 104,915 miles
  • 2021 – 104,780 miles
  • 2020 – 101,239 miles
  • 2019 – 98,818 miles
  • 2018 – 93,689 miles
  • 2017 – 89,558 miles
  • 2016 – 82,751 miles
  • 2015 – 74,816 miles
  • 2014 – 68,179 miles
  • 2013 – 64,803 miles
  • 2012 – 62,378 miles
  • 2011 – 59,154 miles
  • 2010 – 55,137 miles
  • 2009 – 51,474 miles
  • 2008 – 45,065 miles
  • 2007 – 38,652 miles
  • 2006 – 28,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,846 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    113,846 miles
    Test number
    631136323192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail113,846 miles (+1,583)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,846 miles
    Test number
    436944229982
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass112,263 miles (+3,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    112,263 miles
    Test number
    534757758076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass108,831 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,831 miles
    Test number
    317611717178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,684 miles (+2,602)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,684 miles
    Test number
    584003743936
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass106,082 miles (+1,167)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,082 miles
    Test number
    720303422892
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass104,915 miles (+135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,915 miles
    Test number
    538320392045
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on all under side if the vehicle

  8. Fail104,780 miles (+3,541)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,780 miles
    Test number
    531888221765
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass101,239 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,239 miles
    Test number
    682309267807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Fail101,239 miles (+2,421)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,239 miles
    Test number
    356525189138
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass98,818 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,818 miles
    Test number
    982196860719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,801 miles (+5,112)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,801 miles
    Test number
    206913646537
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass93,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,689 miles
    Test number
    364526147644
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from joint (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail93,689 miles (+366)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,689 miles
    Test number
    434021254649
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from joint (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Fail93,323 miles (+3,765)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,323 miles
    Test number
    345578979928
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass89,558 miles (+6,807)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,558 miles
    Test number
    840032011926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,751 miles
    Test number
    821639366808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,751 miles (+7,935)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,751 miles
    Test number
    926017233843
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  19. Pass74,816 miles (+6,637)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,816 miles
    Test number
    314924072202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,179 miles (+3,376)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,179 miles
    Test number
    899039264226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,803 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,803 miles
    Test number
    267956863204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,378 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,378 miles
    Test number
    537628362257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,154 miles (+4,017)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,154 miles
    Test number
    817679261289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,137 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,137 miles
    Test number
    473313660261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,474 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,474 miles
    Test number
    352214869455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,065 miles (+6,413)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,065 miles
    Test number
    214326968207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,652 miles (+9,965)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,652 miles
    Test number
    110441977248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,687 miles
    Test number
    331814666495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L16 SUB

Does L16 SUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SUB is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 SUB?
The MOT on L16 SUB is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 SUB done?
L16 SUB was recorded at 113,846 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 4,334 miles a year.
Has L16 SUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SUB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 SUB 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 SUB find?
L16 SUB passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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