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Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,457 cc

RCL 500MOT history

RCL 500 is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 30 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 51,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

RCL 500 blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
51,622 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RCL 500
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RCL 500 was last recorded at 51,622 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 1,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,275 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,347 miles
Average per year
2,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,622 miles
  • 2025 – 50,275 miles
  • 2024 – 48,627 miles
  • 2023 – 46,837 miles
  • 2022 – 44,743 miles
  • 2021 – 43,097 miles
  • 2020 – 42,055 miles
  • 2019 – 41,063 miles
  • 2018 – 39,271 miles
  • 2017 – 36,665 miles
  • 2016 – 33,768 miles
  • 2015 – 28,608 miles
  • 2014 – 17,884 miles
  • 2013 – 13,965 miles
  • 2012 – 11,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,622 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,622 miles (+1,347)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    51,622 miles
    Test number
    523159669901
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass50,275 miles (+1,648)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    50,275 miles
    Test number
    413098144585
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass48,627 miles (+1,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    48,627 miles
    Test number
    147879045210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass46,837 miles (+2,094)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,837 miles
    Test number
    122276543767
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass44,743 miles (+1,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,743 miles
    Test number
    951673748626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass43,097 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,097 miles
    Test number
    218171721651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,055 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,055 miles
    Test number
    202490344565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,063 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,063 miles
    Test number
    754808021676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,271 miles
    Test number
    727594713900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,271 miles (+2,606)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,271 miles
    Test number
    245133165237
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass36,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,665 miles
    Test number
    275945035639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,664 miles (+2,896)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,664 miles
    Test number
    686839329064
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass33,768 miles (+5,160)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,768 miles
    Test number
    838662377202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front perished and cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perished and cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front perished and cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perished and cracked.
  14. Pass28,608 miles (+10,724)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,608 miles
    Test number
    142464376676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,884 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    17,884 miles
    Test number
    119682644283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,965 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    13,965 miles
    Test number
    367900953110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    11,689 miles
    Test number
    858260952111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RCL 500

What vehicle is registration RCL 500 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RCL 500 on a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 30 May 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RCL 500 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RCL 500 is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on RCL 500?
The MOT on RCL 500 is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RCL 500 done?
RCL 500 was recorded at 51,622 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 2,791 miles a year.
Has RCL 500 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RCL 500 has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on RCL 500 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 RCL 500 find?
RCL 500 passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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