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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass132,409 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. Pass122,515 miles (+9,111)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,515 miles
    Test number
    827421331326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass99,267 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,267 miles
    Test number
    744354307544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass84,370 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,370 miles
    Test number
    909649434284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. Pass79,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,445 miles
    Test number
    277770832258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Pass70,188 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,188 miles
    Test number
    464374349260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,582 miles
    Test number
    110387748292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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
  24. Pass62,637 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,637 miles
    Test number
    694955617257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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