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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,457 cc

L1 HOUMOT history

L1 HOU is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 65,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

L1 HOU blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,937 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 HOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 HOU was last recorded at 65,937 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 4,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,239 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,698 miles
Average per year
3,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,937 miles
  • 2024 – 61,239 miles
  • 2023 – 56,980 miles
  • 2022 – 54,294 miles
  • 2021 – 51,168 miles
  • 2020 – 47,636 miles
  • 2019 – 46,742 miles
  • 2018 – 46,126 miles
  • 2017 – 42,307 miles
  • 2016 – 37,138 miles
  • 2015 – 31,996 miles
  • 2014 – 23,710 miles
  • 2013 – 17,664 miles
  • 2012 – 13,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,937 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,937 miles (+4,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,937 miles
    Test number
    655314853079
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass61,239 miles (+4,259)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    787024513306
    • AdvisoryFront REGISTRATION PLATE SLIGHTLY BENT
    • AdvisoryFront SPACER RUBBERS DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear SUB STRUCTRE AND COMPONENTS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION
  3. Pass56,980 miles (+2,686)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,980 miles
    Test number
    481517379443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass54,294 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,294 miles
    Test number
    657169535331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,168 miles (+3,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,168 miles
    Test number
    107898949634
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass47,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,636 miles
    Test number
    362600437661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,636 miles (+894)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,636 miles
    Test number
    554261985870
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass46,742 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,742 miles
    Test number
    389866990257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,741 miles (+615)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,741 miles
    Test number
    985523294801
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake insecure pad pin missing (1.1.21 (c))
  10. Pass46,126 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,126 miles
    Test number
    944831580817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,307 miles (+5,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,307 miles
    Test number
    211141738558
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight misting of oil rear differential
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass37,138 miles (+5,142)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,138 miles
    Test number
    666826678290
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on rear differential
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass31,996 miles (+8,286)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,996 miles
    Test number
    158306185029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,710 miles (+6,046)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,710 miles
    Test number
    618075784048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,664 miles (+4,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,664 miles
    Test number
    117024483413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass13,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,051 miles
    Test number
    169750682475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 HOU

Does L1 HOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 HOU is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 HOU?
The MOT on L1 HOU is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 HOU done?
L1 HOU was recorded at 65,937 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 3,874 miles a year.
Has L1 HOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 HOU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L1 HOU 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 L1 HOU find?
L1 HOU passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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