Subaru Impreza
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc
L5 SMBMOT history
L5 SMB is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 27 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 98,501 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 98,501 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,635 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 SMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Impreza
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 SMB was last recorded at 98,501 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 2,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,602 miles · 14 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,899 miles
- Average per year
- 1,635 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,501 miles
- 2025 – 95,602 miles
- 2016 – 90,821 miles
- 2015 – 89,821 miles
- 2014 – 88,970 miles
- 2013 – 87,580 miles
- 2011 – 85,243 miles
- 2010 – 81,653 miles
- 2009 – 77,959 miles
- 2008 – 73,942 miles
- 2007 – 70,455 miles
- 2006 – 66,184 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,501 miles
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Full MOT history
17 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,501 miles (+2,899)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 98,501 miles
- Test number
- 241435384675
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion
Pass95,602 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 95,602 miles
- Test number
- 922575113931
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 516355334553
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 328828858901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,821 miles (+1,000)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 90,821 miles
- Test number
- 820605974991
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and rear under wing (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and under wing (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass89,821 miles (+851)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2016
- Odometer
- 89,821 miles
- Test number
- 177159545105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass88,970 miles (+1,390)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 88,970 miles
- Test number
- 346087834119
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass87,580 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 87,580 miles
- Test number
- 117591053121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,578 miles (+2,335)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,578 miles
- Test number
- 138093043135
- 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)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass85,243 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 85,243 miles
- Test number
- 255103741491
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail85,243 miles (+3,590)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,243 miles
- Test number
- 589953241145
- 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)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,653 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 81,653 miles
- Test number
- 933660630187
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail81,653 miles (+3,694)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,653 miles
- Test number
- 253200130471
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass77,959 miles (+4,017)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 77,959 miles
- Test number
- 281329639115
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAdvise front wiper arm loose
Pass73,942 miles (+3,487)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 73,942 miles
- Test number
- 521519348107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,455 miles (+4,271)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 70,455 miles
- Test number
- 980475337192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,184 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 66,184 miles
- Test number
- 213903956178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 SMB
- Does L5 SMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SMB is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 SMB?
- The MOT on L5 SMB is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 SMB done?
- L5 SMB was recorded at 98,501 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 1,635 miles a year.
- Has L5 SMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 SMB has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2013.
- Has the mileage on L5 SMB 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 L5 SMB find?
- L5 SMB passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; surface corrosion.
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