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Subaru Impreza

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,994 cc

L30 SAEMOT history

L30 SAE is a red petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 5 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

L30 SAE red Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
149,028 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 SAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 SAE was last recorded at 149,028 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,774 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
254 miles
Average per year
4,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,028 miles
  • 2025 – 140,120 miles
  • 2023 – 138,339 miles
  • 2022 – 136,876 miles
  • 2021 – 135,983 miles
  • 2020 – 134,164 miles
  • 2019 – 130,715 miles
  • 2018 – 127,134 miles
  • 2017 – 119,720 miles
  • 2016 – 110,046 miles
  • 2015 – 98,348 miles
  • 2014 – 97,847 miles
  • 2013 – 96,366 miles
  • 2012 – 96,015 miles
  • 2011 – 88,557 miles
  • 2009 – 83,718 miles
  • 2008 – 80,162 miles
  • 2007 – 70,498 miles
  • 2006 – 58,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,028 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low

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.

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    149,028 miles
    Test number
    397644306457
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low

  2. Fail149,028 miles (+254)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,028 miles
    Test number
    474969811777
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low

  3. Fail148,774 miles (+8,654)4 dangerous10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,774 miles
    Test number
    102401393304
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to dangerous tyres (decelerometer test required) (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded thin (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play x2 nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheelarch-nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mountings nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,120 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    140,120 miles
    Test number
    113958940529
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail140,100 miles (+9)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,100 miles
    Test number
    357495252804
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFiller neck corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail140,091 miles (+1,752)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,091 miles
    Test number
    468239479325
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filling pipe

  7. Pass138,339 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    138,339 miles
    Test number
    913115983765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,876 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    136,876 miles
    Test number
    312286482147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,983 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,983 miles
    Test number
    383738320241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,164 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,164 miles
    Test number
    554259801511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,715 miles (+3,581)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,715 miles
    Test number
    454571235491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,134 miles (+7,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,134 miles
    Test number
    640002044307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass119,720 miles (+9,674)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,720 miles
    Test number
    186020128778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,046 miles (+11,698)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,046 miles
    Test number
    847913328155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,348 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,348 miles
    Test number
    189912345174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,847 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,847 miles
    Test number
    716670954142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,366 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,366 miles
    Test number
    219390143488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,015 miles (+7,458)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,015 miles
    Test number
    599109522136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,557 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,557 miles
    Test number
    636429731119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    83,718 miles
    Test number
    722305139176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,718 miles (+3,556)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,718 miles
    Test number
    312272139150
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass80,162 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,162 miles
    Test number
    413250278132
    • NoteFront inner brake pads wearing very low
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner wall has deep splits
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner wall has deep splits

  23. Fail80,128 miles (+9,630)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,128 miles
    Test number
    854190878172
    • FailureInner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads wearing very low
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner wall has deep splits
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner wall has deep splits

  24. Pass70,498 miles (+11,587)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,498 miles
    Test number
    862811077185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,911 miles
    Test number
    253630076178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 SAE

Does L30 SAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 SAE is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 SAE?
The MOT on L30 SAE is valid until 24 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 SAE done?
L30 SAE was recorded at 149,028 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 4,540 miles a year.
Has L30 SAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 SAE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 SAE 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 SAE find?
L30 SAE passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: n/s/r tyre low.

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