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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,994 cc

SSU 456MOT history

SSU 456 is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 21 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

SSU 456 blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
131,300 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SSU 456
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SSU 456 was last recorded at 131,300 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 May 2021: 127,777 miles, lower than 128,189 miles on 6 Jul 2019.

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
130,762 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
538 miles
Average per year
4,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,300 miles
  • 2025 – 130,762 miles
  • 2024 – 130,102 miles
  • 2023 – 128,863 miles
  • 2022 – 128,427 miles
  • 2021 – 127,777 miles
  • 2019 – 128,189 miles
  • 2015 – 125,309 miles
  • 2012 – 60,139 miles
  • 2011 – 57,040 miles
  • 2010 – 53,495 miles
  • 2009 – 49,067 miles
  • 2008 – 44,107 miles
  • 2007 – 36,865 miles
  • 2006 – 34,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,300 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.

  • EML Illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,300 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    131,300 miles
    Test number
    497136664196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,762 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    130,762 miles
    Test number
    313113149918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,102 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    130,102 miles
    Test number
    166379849948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,074 miles (+1,211)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,074 miles
    Test number
    915089725930
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass128,863 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,863 miles
    Test number
    998391771688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,427 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    128,427 miles
    Test number
    128333400721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,777 miles (-412)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    127,777 miles
    Test number
    406394454667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,189 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,189 miles
    Test number
    919801514273
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail128,189 miles (+2,880)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,189 miles
    Test number
    267461443870
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass125,309 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,309 miles
    Test number
    877957588369
    • AdvisoryEML Illuminated
  11. Fail125,276 miles (+65,137)5 dangerous13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,276 miles
    Test number
    742403597638
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML Illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Pass60,139 miles (+3,099)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,139 miles
    Test number
    327821952476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,040 miles (+3,545)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,040 miles
    Test number
    475484161226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteO/s front slightly corroded
  14. Pass53,495 miles (+4,428)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,495 miles
    Test number
    162450950215
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteN/s front disc pitted and scored
  15. Pass49,067 miles (+4,960)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,067 miles
    Test number
    781558169116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,107 miles (+7,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,107 miles
    Test number
    250149078488
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  17. Pass36,865 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,865 miles
    Test number
    994655687177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,690 miles
    Test number
    954308486119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SSU 456

What vehicle is registration SSU 456 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SSU 456 on a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 21 May 2002. 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 SSU 456 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SSU 456 is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on SSU 456?
The MOT on SSU 456 is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SSU 456 done?
SSU 456 was recorded at 131,300 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 4,848 miles a year.
Has SSU 456 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SSU 456 has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on SSU 456 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SSU 456 find?
SSU 456 passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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