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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V57 DCNMOT history

V57 DCN is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 22 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

V57 DCN blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
158,980 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V57 DCN
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
22 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V57 DCN was last recorded at 158,980 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 2,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
156,778 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,202 miles
Average per year
6,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,980 miles
  • 2025 – 156,778 miles
  • 2024 – 154,933 miles
  • 2022 – 153,986 miles
  • 2021 – 148,530 miles
  • 2020 – 141,248 miles
  • 2019 – 132,930 miles
  • 2018 – 124,294 miles
  • 2017 – 115,156 miles
  • 2016 – 104,910 miles
  • 2015 – 97,322 miles
  • 2014 – 90,611 miles
  • 2013 – 82,692 miles
  • 2012 – 80,016 miles
  • 2011 – 74,676 miles
  • 2010 – 67,375 miles
  • 2009 – 59,570 miles
  • 2008 – 52,788 miles
  • 2007 – 45,714 miles
  • 2006 – 38,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,980 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,980 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    158,980 miles
    Test number
    499079565297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,778 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    156,778 miles
    Test number
    131181418316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail156,778 miles (+1,845)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,778 miles
    Test number
    565379738559
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass154,933 miles (+947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    154,933 miles
    Test number
    581852952078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass153,986 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    153,986 miles
    Test number
    731191345530
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail153,986 miles (+5,456)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,986 miles
    Test number
    218807251086
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass148,530 miles (+7,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    148,530 miles
    Test number
    303818598665
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    141,248 miles
    Test number
    446779601374
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  9. Fail141,248 miles (+8,318)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,248 miles
    Test number
    581371110366
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  10. Pass132,930 miles (+8,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,930 miles
    Test number
    438507256637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass124,294 miles (+9,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,294 miles
    Test number
    731382474058
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass115,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,156 miles
    Test number
    148683079068
    • 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)

  13. Fail115,156 miles (+10,246)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,156 miles
    Test number
    297023174870
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  14. Pass104,910 miles (+7,588)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,910 miles
    Test number
    270412778107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,322 miles (+6,711)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,322 miles
    Test number
    246300995082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,611 miles (+7,919)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,611 miles
    Test number
    597923594081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,692 miles (+2,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,692 miles
    Test number
    116912213198
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass80,016 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,016 miles
    Test number
    608099192112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,676 miles (+7,301)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,676 miles
    Test number
    658796081138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres wearin g on inner and outer tread

  20. Pass67,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,375 miles
    Test number
    434428380176
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail67,375 miles (+7,805)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,375 miles
    Test number
    502538480153
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass59,570 miles (+6,782)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,570 miles
    Test number
    460839489111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,788 miles (+7,074)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,788 miles
    Test number
    443962598187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,714 miles (+7,486)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,714 miles
    Test number
    902182497165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,228 miles
    Test number
    640738886190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V57 DCN

Does V57 DCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V57 DCN is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V57 DCN?
The MOT on V57 DCN is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V57 DCN done?
V57 DCN was recorded at 158,980 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 6,104 miles a year.
Has V57 DCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V57 DCN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V57 DCN 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 V57 DCN find?
V57 DCN passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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