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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,457 cc

V28 SPSMOT history

V28 SPS is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 5 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

V28 SPS blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
97,255 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V28 SPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V28 SPS was last recorded at 97,255 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 2,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,317 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,938 miles
Average per year
4,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,255 miles
  • 2024 – 94,317 miles
  • 2022 – 91,029 miles
  • 2021 – 89,390 miles
  • 2020 – 86,740 miles
  • 2019 – 85,530 miles
  • 2018 – 83,853 miles
  • 2017 – 80,106 miles
  • 2016 – 78,025 miles
  • 2015 – 68,342 miles
  • 2014 – 62,745 miles
  • 2013 – 51,882 miles
  • 2012 – 43,872 miles
  • 2011 – 34,570 miles
  • 2010 – 28,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,255 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,255 miles (+2,938)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,255 miles
    Test number
    686252844478
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,317 miles (+3,288)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,317 miles
    Test number
    235233986823
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass91,029 miles (+1,639)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,029 miles
    Test number
    992722701715
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,390 miles (+2,650)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,390 miles
    Test number
    636716508374
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered by plastic over sills
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to back and front subframe and some suspension arms

  5. Pass86,740 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,740 miles
    Test number
    334701500003
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers on both outer sills
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to subframe and suspension arms

  6. Fail86,740 miles (+1,210)4 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,740 miles
    Test number
    136696279432
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers on both outer sills
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to subframe and suspension arms

  7. Pass85,530 miles (+1,677)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,530 miles
    Test number
    748470125534
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills has plastic covers
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake disc backing plate corroded
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to rear sub frame and some suspension arms

  8. Pass83,853 miles (+3,747)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,853 miles
    Test number
    102993597733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass80,106 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,106 miles
    Test number
    491950983325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,025 miles (+9,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,025 miles
    Test number
    423244846759
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass68,342 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,342 miles
    Test number
    525773102086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,338 miles (+2,505)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,338 miles
    Test number
    491873980528
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre nail in tread

  13. Pass65,833 miles (+3,088)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,833 miles
    Test number
    488844415147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,745 miles14 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,745 miles
    Test number
    528049724397
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
    • NoteALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • NoteALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED
    • NoteALL THE REAR WINDOWS ARE TINTED
    • NoteBOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT CENTRE WHEEL CAP IS MISSING
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT

  15. Fail62,745 miles (+10,863)3 failures14 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,745 miles
    Test number
    496119224499
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
    • NoteALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • NoteALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED
    • NoteALL THE REAR WINDOWS ARE TINTED
    • NoteBOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT CENTRE WHEEL CAP IS MISSING
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT

  16. Pass51,882 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,882 miles
    Test number
    985227753365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,654 miles (+7,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,654 miles
    Test number
    305756513324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass43,872 miles (+9,302)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,872 miles
    Test number
    625537792222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,570 miles (+6,153)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,570 miles
    Test number
    806374081252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,417 miles
    Test number
    964445750376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,417 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,417 miles
    Test number
    303235150334
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V28 SPS

Does V28 SPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V28 SPS expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V28 SPS?
The MOT on V28 SPS expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V28 SPS done?
V28 SPS was recorded at 97,255 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 4,807 miles a year.
Has V28 SPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V28 SPS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on V28 SPS 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 V28 SPS find?
V28 SPS passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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