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Subaru Impreza

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

S15 CBYMOT history

S15 CBY is a silver petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

S15 CBY silver Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,129 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 CBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 CBY was last recorded at 126,129 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 5,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2007: 30,080 miles, lower than 83,405 miles on 9 Nov 2006.
  • 26 Oct 2015: 76,353 miles, lower than 76,533 miles on 13 Oct 2015.

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
120,551 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,578 miles
Average per year
2,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,129 miles
  • 2025 – 120,551 miles
  • 2024 – 115,826 miles
  • 2023 – 111,976 miles
  • 2021 – 110,721 miles
  • 2020 – 107,786 miles
  • 2019 – 99,063 miles
  • 2018 – 92,272 miles
  • 2016 – 85,421 miles
  • 2015 – 76,353 miles
  • 2014 – 74,065 miles
  • 2013 – 66,479 miles
  • 2011 – 54,957 miles
  • 2010 – 48,456 miles
  • 2009 – 40,375 miles
  • 2008 – 36,043 miles
  • 2007 – 30,080 miles
  • 2006 – 83,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,129 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Play in inner steering arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,129 miles (+5,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,129 miles
    Test number
    194671273101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass120,551 miles (+4,725)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,551 miles
    Test number
    702147603624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted
    • AdvisorySill areas corroded

  3. Pass115,826 miles (+3,850)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,826 miles
    Test number
    320986751119
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,976 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,976 miles
    Test number
    603424706730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,721 miles
    Test number
    663895314650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,721 miles (+1)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,721 miles
    Test number
    182398041860
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail110,720 miles (+2,934)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,720 miles
    Test number
    934715392887
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,786 miles (+8,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,786 miles
    Test number
    762862102367
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leeks

  9. Pass99,063 miles (+6,791)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    492832861964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber seaping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay anti roll links
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaitors splitting

  10. Pass92,272 miles (+6,851)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,272 miles
    Test number
    498650097354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,421 miles (+9,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,421 miles
    Test number
    748897352797
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass76,353 miles (-180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,353 miles
    Test number
    287492502223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner steering arms

  13. Fail76,533 miles (+2,468)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,533 miles
    Test number
    451050371556
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner steering arms

  14. Pass74,065 miles (+7,586)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,065 miles
    Test number
    539571644134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass66,479 miles (+11,522)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,479 miles
    Test number
    645529043127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,957 miles (+6,501)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,957 miles
    Test number
    838393561228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,456 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,456 miles
    Test number
    200277270221
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail48,456 miles (+8,081)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,456 miles
    Test number
    160230370275
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass40,375 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,375 miles
    Test number
    273822969222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,043 miles (+5,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,043 miles
    Test number
    970098668272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass30,080 miles (-53,325)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,080 miles
    Test number
    493290577280
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working

  22. Pass83,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    83,405 miles
    Test number
    340923416329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 CBY

Does S15 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 CBY is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 CBY?
The MOT on S15 CBY is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 CBY done?
S15 CBY was recorded at 126,129 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,205 miles a year.
Has S15 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 CBY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S15 CBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S15 CBY find?
S15 CBY passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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