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Subaru Impreza

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc

S51 KBAMOT history

S51 KBA is a white petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2026.

S51 KBA white Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
75,050 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S51 KBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S51 KBA was last recorded at 75,050 miles on 25 May 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Sept 2009: 61,010 miles, lower than 85,423 miles on 11 Sept 2008.

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
75,002 miles · 3 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
48 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,050 miles
  • 2023 – 75,002 miles
  • 2022 – 74,933 miles
  • 2021 – 74,792 miles
  • 2019 – 74,723 miles
  • 2018 – 74,517 miles
  • 2017 – 74,125 miles
  • 2016 – 73,725 miles
  • 2015 – 72,791 miles
  • 2014 – 72,323 miles
  • 2013 – 72,136 miles
  • 2011 – 69,588 miles
  • 2010 – 65,247 miles
  • 2009 – 61,133 miles
  • 2008 – 85,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,050 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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,050 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    75,050 miles
    Test number
    871768167290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,002 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,002 miles
    Test number
    239889170430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,933 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,933 miles
    Test number
    958060592332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,792 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,792 miles
    Test number
    932254239980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,723 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,723 miles
    Test number
    540889133232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,517 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    562301751190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,125 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,125 miles
    Test number
    915722675084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,725 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,725 miles
    Test number
    129365192815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,791 miles (+468)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,791 miles
    Test number
    696400585094
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Fail72,323 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,323 miles
    Test number
    289901584059
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  11. Pass72,323 miles (+187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,323 miles
    Test number
    477881884001
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
  12. Pass72,136 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,136 miles
    Test number
    707737873014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,123 miles (+2,535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,123 miles
    Test number
    727016473090
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass69,588 miles (+4,341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,588 miles
    Test number
    257045491274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass65,247 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,247 miles
    Test number
    921489890253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,133 miles (+123)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,133 miles
    Test number
    641410309352
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Fail61,010 miles (-24,413)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    824676449208
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
  18. Pass85,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    85,423 miles
    Test number
    411495658214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S51 KBA

Does S51 KBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S51 KBA is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S51 KBA?
The MOT on S51 KBA is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S51 KBA done?
S51 KBA was recorded at 75,050 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2026.
Has S51 KBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S51 KBA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on S51 KBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S51 KBA find?
S51 KBA passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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