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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

Y212 HWEMOT history

Y212 HWE is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

Y212 HWE blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
136,239 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 HWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 HWE was last recorded at 136,239 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 7,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Feb 2007: 66,153 miles, lower than 80,070 miles on 23 Feb 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,189 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,050 miles
Average per year
2,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,239 miles
  • 2024 – 129,189 miles
  • 2023 – 129,066 miles
  • 2022 – 128,930 miles
  • 2019 – 122,697 miles
  • 2018 – 118,203 miles
  • 2017 – 116,263 miles
  • 2016 – 114,568 miles
  • 2015 – 111,222 miles
  • 2014 – 101,450 miles
  • 2013 – 94,170 miles
  • 2012 – 91,508 miles
  • 2011 – 86,083 miles
  • 2010 – 81,717 miles
  • 2009 – 77,942 miles
  • 2008 – 73,453 miles
  • 2007 – 66,153 miles
  • 2006 – 80,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,239 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,239 miles (+7,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    136,239 miles
    Test number
    147689182794
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed

  2. Pass129,189 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,189 miles
    Test number
    146226650811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush at hub deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake dust shield deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear inner wheel arch areas covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubber mounting missing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion and sealants to sill areas - sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion
    • AdvisoryMoisture around gearbox areas

  3. Fail129,189 miles (+123)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,189 miles
    Test number
    288140779723
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam poor connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush at hub deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake dust shield deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear inner wheel arch areas covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubber mounting missing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion and sealants to sill areas - sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion
    • AdvisoryMoisture around gearbox areas

  4. Fail129,066 miles (+136)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,066 miles
    Test number
    569791692211
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner & outer faces (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch - shock absorber prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ON LIMIT NOW (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sill area's - sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral vehicle corrosion
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has travel
    • AdvisorySuspension creak at rear

  5. Fail128,930 miles (+6,233)3 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,930 miles
    Test number
    911177989581
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front residue at hub
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
    • AdvisoryOil residue at rear differential
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has travel

  6. Pass122,697 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,697 miles
    Test number
    303317167946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,654 miles (+4,451)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,654 miles
    Test number
    337335334369
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch / sill area's marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wheel arch area's within shock mounting marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch / sill area's marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorating / on the limit (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear sub frame area's corroding
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel is high / rear brakes noisy during brake test
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear inner & outer wheel arch area's corroding
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine / gear box area's
    • AdvisorySide skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of the outer sill area'

  8. Pass118,203 miles (+1,940)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,203 miles
    Test number
    641532252572
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer front joint ON LIMIT NOW (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake noisy during roller brake test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,263 miles (+1,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,263 miles
    Test number
    778273159904
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leaks

  10. Pass114,568 miles (+3,346)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,568 miles
    Test number
    106812395894
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light is on

  11. Fail111,222 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,222 miles
    Test number
    517204375194
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass111,222 miles (+9,772)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,222 miles
    Test number
    707064975191
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass101,450 miles (+7,280)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,450 miles
    Test number
    907572084187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,170 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,170 miles
    Test number
    536148863130
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail94,131 miles (+2,623)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,131 miles
    Test number
    216683463153
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass91,508 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    91,508 miles
    Test number
    606056262126
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail91,508 miles (+5,425)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,508 miles
    Test number
    986666262155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass86,083 miles (+4,366)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,083 miles
    Test number
    845522431114
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc showing wear and corrosion

  19. Pass81,717 miles (+3,775)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,717 miles
    Test number
    921936690078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteGeneral rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting

  20. Pass77,942 miles (+4,489)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,942 miles
    Test number
    484954149077
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass73,453 miles (+7,300)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,453 miles
    Test number
    100595148085
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear and both front tyres worn on edges

  22. Pass66,153 miles (-13,917)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,153 miles
    Test number
    744690857031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

  23. Pass80,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    80,070 miles
    Test number
    741844556097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y212 HWE

Does Y212 HWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y212 HWE is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y212 HWE?
The MOT on Y212 HWE is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y212 HWE done?
Y212 HWE was recorded at 136,239 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 2,815 miles a year.
Has Y212 HWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 HWE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y212 HWE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y212 HWE find?
Y212 HWE passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: underbody undersealed.

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