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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,994 cc

R482 KFSMOT history

R482 KFS is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 123,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2022.

R482 KFS blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2023
Mileage
123,413 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2022
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R482 KFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R482 KFS was last recorded at 123,413 miles on 4 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2014: 105,845 miles, lower than 108,435 miles on 26 Sept 2013.
  • 4 Apr 2022: 123,413 miles, lower than 127,023 miles on 27 Dec 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
127,023 miles · 27 Dec 2018
Average per year
2,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,413 miles
  • 2018 – 127,023 miles
  • 2017 – 113,459 miles
  • 2014 – 105,845 miles
  • 2013 – 108,435 miles
  • 2012 – 102,876 miles
  • 2011 – 97,854 miles
  • 2010 – 92,800 miles
  • 2007 – 91,613 miles
  • 2006 – 88,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,413 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,413 miles (-3,610)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,413 miles
    Test number
    959817266364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    127,023 miles
    Test number
    312536010155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail127,023 miles (+13,564)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,023 miles
    Test number
    756567443573
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner arch area (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,459 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    113,459 miles
    Test number
    109456134630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Fail113,439 miles (+7,594)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,439 miles
    Test number
    558409746491
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass105,845 miles (-2,590)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,845 miles
    Test number
    357242674024
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn

  7. Fail108,435 miles (+5,559)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,435 miles
    Test number
    868149463287
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteClutch worn out
    • NoteTwo front exhaust mounts unsecured

  8. Pass102,876 miles (+5,022)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,876 miles
    Test number
    657967042239
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass97,854 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    97,854 miles
    Test number
    385459991100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,800 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,800 miles
    Test number
    351862400496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,613 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    91,613 miles
    Test number
    824954267227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,431 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    88,431 miles
    Test number
    992285566279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about R482 KFS

Does R482 KFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R482 KFS expired on 3 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R482 KFS?
The MOT on R482 KFS expired on 3 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R482 KFS done?
R482 KFS was recorded at 123,413 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2022, an average of 2,252 miles a year.
Has R482 KFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R482 KFS has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on R482 KFS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R482 KFS find?
R482 KFS passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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