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Subaru Impreza

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,994 cc

V33 SHPMOT history

V33 SHP is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 2 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

V33 SHP black Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
178,348 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 SHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 SHP was last recorded at 178,348 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,223 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
8,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,348 miles
  • 2024 – 178,223 miles
  • 2023 – 176,072 miles
  • 2022 – 175,105 miles
  • 2021 – 174,399 miles
  • 2020 – 171,492 miles
  • 2018 – 97,502 miles
  • 2017 – 91,481 miles
  • 2016 – 84,287 miles
  • 2015 – 73,708 miles
  • 2014 – 62,533 miles
  • 2013 – 58,169 miles
  • 2012 – 53,735 miles
  • 2011 – 48,279 miles
  • 2010 – 42,984 miles
  • 2009 – 35,425 miles
  • 2008 – 28,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,348 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHeadlights faded

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,348 miles (+125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    178,348 miles
    Test number
    938896332377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights faded

  2. Pass178,223 miles (+2,151)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    178,223 miles
    Test number
    605769081112
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear spring nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass176,072 miles (+967)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    176,072 miles
    Test number
    327258579301
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass175,105 miles (+706)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    175,105 miles
    Test number
    405227319706
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Pass174,399 miles (+2,907)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,399 miles
    Test number
    974289557080
    • MinorRear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity all (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass171,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    171,492 miles
    Test number
    532336301914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner driveshaft gaitor splitting

  7. Pass165,592 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    165,592 km
    Test number
    553490732617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,502 miles (+6,021)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,502 miles
    Test number
    741726674143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNsf inner c/v boot perished

  9. Pass91,481 miles (+7,194)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,481 miles
    Test number
    774419141749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,287 miles (+10,579)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,287 miles
    Test number
    583583851550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,708 miles (+11,175)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,708 miles
    Test number
    197291365007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,533 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,533 miles
    Test number
    109495844053
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteDent in o/s/f wing
    • NoteN/s/r/ tyre worn slightly uneven

  13. Fail62,533 miles (+4,364)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,533 miles
    Test number
    557625044006
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteDent in o/s/f wing
    • NoteN/s/r/ tyre worn slightly uneven

  14. Fail58,169 miles4 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,169 miles
    Test number
    559595643058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery partly insecure
    • NoteRear wheel bearings not fully inspected

  15. Pass58,169 miles (+4,434)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,169 miles
    Test number
    806365443038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery partly insecure
    • NoteRear wheel bearings not fully inspected

  16. Pass53,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,735 miles
    Test number
    527962512056
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail53,735 miles (+5,456)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,735 miles
    Test number
    848532412005
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail48,279 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,279 miles
    Test number
    189277901093
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass48,279 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,279 miles
    Test number
    545067401077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,984 miles (+7,559)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,984 miles
    Test number
    581133910034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,425 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,425 miles
    Test number
    314766169063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r suspension strut partially seized
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has small cut in outer sidewall
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  22. Fail35,425 miles (+7,103)1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,425 miles
    Test number
    380056469030
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r suspension strut partially seized
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has small cut in outer sidewall
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  23. Pass28,322 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,322 miles
    Test number
    751816268013
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre balding on outside edge

Questions about V33 SHP

Does V33 SHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V33 SHP expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V33 SHP?
The MOT on V33 SHP expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V33 SHP done?
V33 SHP was recorded at 178,348 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 8,513 miles a year.
Has V33 SHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 SHP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on V33 SHP 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 V33 SHP find?
V33 SHP passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; headlights faded.

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