
Subaru Impreza
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc
T242 GKOMOT history
T242 GKO is a silver petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,409 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 132,409 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,108 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T242 GKO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Impreza
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T242 GKO was last recorded at 132,409 miles on 5 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 132,409 miles · 4 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,108 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 132,409 miles
- 2023 – 122,515 miles
- 2022 – 113,404 miles
- 2021 – 105,584 miles
- 2020 – 102,031 miles
- 2019 – 99,267 miles
- 2018 – 96,804 miles
- 2017 – 92,637 miles
- 2016 – 89,353 miles
- 2015 – 86,456 miles
- 2014 – 84,370 miles
- 2013 – 81,933 miles
- 2012 – 79,445 miles
- 2011 – 76,875 miles
- 2010 – 73,993 miles
- 2009 – 70,188 miles
- 2008 – 66,582 miles
- 2007 – 62,637 miles
- 2006 – 58,258 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,409 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 132,409 miles
- Test number
- 141454907975
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail132,409 miles (+9,894)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,409 miles
- Test number
- 114440456285
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB!! (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside beam image possible bulb
Pass122,515 miles (+9,111)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 122,515 miles
- Test number
- 827421331326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,404 miles (+7,820)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 113,404 miles
- Test number
- 789559281606
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes heavily cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroded/ coming away
Pass105,584 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 105,584 miles
- Test number
- 548023595212
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail105,583 miles (+3,552)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,583 miles
- Test number
- 484080591230
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front lower ball joint lock pin missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass102,031 miles (+71)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 102,031 miles
- Test number
- 170083380295
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail101,960 miles (+2,693)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,960 miles
- Test number
- 256099473324
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,267 miles (+2,463)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 99,267 miles
- Test number
- 744354307544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,804 miles (+4,167)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 96,804 miles
- Test number
- 274281834166
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChips in screen outside zone a
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack n/s/f drumstick
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and suspension is corroded
Pass92,637 miles (+3,284)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 92,637 miles
- Test number
- 301493279600
- AdvisoryFront hubs showing signs of corrosion but not weakened
Pass89,353 miles (+2,897)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 89,353 miles
- Test number
- 386615092774
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on edges
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f rack drumstick
Pass86,456 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 86,456 miles
- Test number
- 259734625609
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding
Fail86,454 miles (+2,084)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,454 miles
- Test number
- 143772252407
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding
Pass84,370 miles (+2,437)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 84,370 miles
- Test number
- 909649434284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,933 miles (+2,488)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 81,933 miles
- Test number
- 259230343269
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyre's wearing on edges
- NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Pass79,445 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 79,445 miles
- Test number
- 277770832258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,445 miles (+2,570)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,445 miles
- Test number
- 459700932212
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass76,875 miles (+2,882)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 76,875 miles
- Test number
- 608420231215
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteRear number plate cracked
Pass73,993 miles (+3,805)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 73,993 miles
- Test number
- 340153650296
- NoteFront & rear wipers poor
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Pass70,188 miles (+3,606)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 70,188 miles
- Test number
- 464374349260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,582 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 66,582 miles
- Test number
- 110387748292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,580 miles (+3,943)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,580 miles
- Test number
- 972977748213
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth fron tyres have damage on the inside sidewall.
- NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass62,637 miles (+4,379)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 62,637 miles
- Test number
- 694955617257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,258 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 58,258 miles
- Test number
- 402430936238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T242 GKO
- Does T242 GKO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T242 GKO expired on 9 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T242 GKO?
- The MOT on T242 GKO expired on 9 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T242 GKO done?
- T242 GKO was recorded at 132,409 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2024, an average of 4,108 miles a year.
- Has T242 GKO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T242 GKO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on T242 GKO 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 T242 GKO find?
- T242 GKO passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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