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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,994 cc

L30 HEAMOT history

L30 HEA is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 14 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 115,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

L30 HEA blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,470 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 HEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 HEA was last recorded at 115,470 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,786 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,684 miles
Average per year
3,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,470 miles
  • 2025 – 113,786 miles
  • 2024 – 111,753 miles
  • 2023 – 110,559 miles
  • 2022 – 110,202 miles
  • 2020 – 107,633 miles
  • 2019 – 105,840 miles
  • 2018 – 104,179 miles
  • 2017 – 102,423 miles
  • 2016 – 100,567 miles
  • 2015 – 96,983 miles
  • 2014 – 86,750 miles
  • 2013 – 83,360 miles
  • 2012 – 76,870 miles
  • 2011 – 74,196 miles
  • 2010 – 70,787 miles
  • 2009 – 65,580 miles
  • 2008 – 60,211 miles
  • 2007 – 55,376 miles
  • 2006 – 50,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,470 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front brake backplate corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,470 miles
    Test number
    875662214177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail115,470 miles (+1,684)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,470 miles
    Test number
    141026163839
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass113,786 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,786 miles
    Test number
    916940006586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backplate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backplate corroded

  4. Fail113,785 miles (+2,032)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,785 miles
    Test number
    660400406022
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backplate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backplate corroded

  5. Pass111,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    111,753 miles
    Test number
    187680066976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,751 miles (+1,192)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,751 miles
    Test number
    715707108484
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass110,559 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,559 miles
    Test number
    295021208850
    • AdvisoryCOVERS OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail110,559 miles (+357)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,559 miles
    Test number
    155922450869
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCOVERS OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass110,202 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,202 miles
    Test number
    597167598377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail110,202 miles (+557)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,202 miles
    Test number
    466183425300
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass109,645 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,645 miles
    Test number
    814157545008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,633 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,633 miles
    Test number
    290639560147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,840 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,840 miles
    Test number
    438031798870
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Fail105,780 miles (+1,601)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,780 miles
    Test number
    121730971412
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass104,179 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,179 miles
    Test number
    564986710307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,423 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,423 miles
    Test number
    137724491099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,567 miles
    Test number
    597929408447
    • AdvisorySlight rear diff oil leak.

  18. Fail100,567 miles (+3,584)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,567 miles
    Test number
    982041701174
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight rear diff oil leak.

  19. Pass96,983 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,983 miles
    Test number
    165504145249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,890 miles (+10,140)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,890 miles
    Test number
    187163635280
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  21. Pass86,750 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,750 miles
    Test number
    728550624241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,360 miles (+6,490)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,360 miles
    Test number
    488043833236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,870 miles (+2,674)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,870 miles
    Test number
    647894532224
    • NoteFront brake disc inner faces poor.
    • NoteSome pitting to rear brake discs.

  24. Pass74,196 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,196 miles
    Test number
    267708541295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,195 miles (+3,408)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    736117831298
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)

  26. Pass70,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,787 miles
    Test number
    674044420227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,786 miles (+5,206)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,786 miles
    Test number
    440624220280
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

  28. Pass65,580 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,580 miles
    Test number
    331469039486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail65,569 miles (+5,358)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,569 miles
    Test number
    124711639262
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

  30. Pass60,211 miles (+4,835)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    60,211 miles
    Test number
    271029138212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass55,376 miles (+4,553)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,376 miles
    Test number
    152592537287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass50,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,823 miles
    Test number
    363075136466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 HEA

Does L30 HEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 HEA is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 HEA?
The MOT on L30 HEA is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 HEA done?
L30 HEA was recorded at 115,470 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 3,291 miles a year.
Has L30 HEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 HEA has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 HEA 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 L30 HEA find?
L30 HEA passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy.

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