Subaru Impreza
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc
V52 DYCMOT history
V52 DYC is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 140,697 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 140,697 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,268 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V52 DYC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Impreza
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V52 DYC was last recorded at 140,697 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 3,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2019.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Jan 2018: 32,057 miles, lower than 128,743 miles on 21 Jan 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 137,208 miles · 24 Jan 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 3,489 miles
- Average per year
- 3,268 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 140,697 miles
- 2019 – 137,208 miles
- 2018 – 32,057 miles
- 2017 – 128,743 miles
- 2015 – 123,130 miles
- 2013 – 104,523 miles
- 2012 – 94,798 miles
- 2011 – 92,211 miles
- 2010 – 90,785 miles
- 2009 – 88,156 miles
- 2008 – 85,043 miles
- 2007 – 81,653 miles
- 2006 – 78,485 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,697 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
17 tests since 21 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,697 miles (+3,489)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 140,697 miles
- Test number
- 583319005282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,208 miles (+21)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 137,208 miles
- Test number
- 110915628904
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail137,187 miles (+105,130)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,187 miles
- Test number
- 395336030620
- MajorLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass32,057 miles (-96,686)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 32,057 miles
- Test number
- 343238945535
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass128,743 miles (+5,613)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 128,743 miles
- Test number
- 353555348795
- AdvisoryOffside Front Slight bind on brake
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass123,130 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 123,130 miles
- Test number
- 351732542262
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail123,130 miles (+18,086)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,130 miles
- Test number
- 721891041421
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass105,044 miles (+521)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 105,044 miles
- Test number
- 437756605027
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s door mirror cracked
- NoteSlight bind on rear brakes
Pass104,523 miles9 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 104,523 miles
- Test number
- 457324763467
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNoise from steering on lock to lock
Fail104,523 miles (+9,725)3 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,523 miles
- Test number
- 647054763343
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteNoise from steering on lock to lock
Pass94,798 miles (+2,587)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 94,798 miles
- Test number
- 695462222347
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteNs door mirror cracked
Pass92,211 miles (+1,426)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 92,211 miles
- Test number
- 497694011423
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,785 miles (+2,629)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 90,785 miles
- Test number
- 700686200322
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass88,156 miles (+3,113)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 88,156 miles
- Test number
- 143858109311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,043 miles (+3,390)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 85,043 miles
- Test number
- 142283588216
- NoteDry bearing noise from engine area
- NoteParking brake adjustment poor
Pass81,653 miles (+3,168)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 81,653 miles
- Test number
- 961779797282
- NoteWhining noise from alternator area
Pass78,485 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 78,485 miles
- Test number
- 433374096290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V52 DYC
- Does V52 DYC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V52 DYC is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V52 DYC?
- The MOT on V52 DYC is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V52 DYC done?
- V52 DYC was recorded at 140,697 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,268 miles a year.
- Has V52 DYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V52 DYC has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2019.
- Has the mileage on V52 DYC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V52 DYC find?
- V52 DYC passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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