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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

Y224 EALMOT history

Y224 EAL is a black petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

Y224 EAL black Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,583 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y224 EAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Impreza
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y224 EAL was last recorded at 83,583 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2013: 81,818 miles, lower than 81,847 miles on 7 Dec 2012.

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
83,554 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
1,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,583 miles
  • 2025 – 83,554 miles
  • 2024 – 83,513 miles
  • 2023 – 83,393 miles
  • 2022 – 83,347 miles
  • 2021 – 83,265 miles
  • 2019 – 82,946 miles
  • 2018 – 82,627 miles
  • 2017 – 82,600 miles
  • 2015 – 82,509 miles
  • 2014 – 82,509 miles
  • 2013 – 81,818 miles
  • 2012 – 81,847 miles
  • 2011 – 78,361 miles
  • 2010 – 74,772 miles
  • 2008 – 70,091 miles
  • 2007 – 62,398 miles
  • 2005 – 46,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,583 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnable to fully check sills due to plastic coversRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,583 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,583 miles
    Test number
    707036633957
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check sills due to plastic covers
  2. Pass83,554 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,554 miles
    Test number
    242555892167
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly on jack up
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check sills due to plastic covers
  3. Pass83,513 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,513 miles
    Test number
    609517023481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,393 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    83,393 miles
    Test number
    929810934162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass83,347 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,347 miles
    Test number
    937801107813
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass83,265 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,265 miles
    Test number
    494791689115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,946 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,946 miles
    Test number
    787913410415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,627 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,627 miles
    Test number
    938446077338
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint coroded
  9. Pass82,600 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,600 miles
    Test number
    233538853064
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
  10. Pass82,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,509 miles
    Test number
    814951056405
    • AdvisoryAll four suspension coil springs coroded
  11. Pass82,509 miles (+691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,509 miles
    Test number
    447252644352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Pass81,818 miles (-29)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,818 miles
    Test number
    289236043386
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slighty
  13. Pass81,847 miles (+3,486)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,847 miles
    Test number
    506522542359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slighty
  14. Pass78,361 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,361 miles
    Test number
    597308941347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,772 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    74,772 miles
    Test number
    173170940347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,449 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,449 miles
    Test number
    463995700058
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass72,449 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    72,449 miles
    Test number
    601965900002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,091 miles (+7,693)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    70,091 miles
    Test number
    102005168382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,398 miles (+7,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,398 miles
    Test number
    624495157386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass54,773 miles (+8,684)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,773 miles
    Test number
    493872007020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wipers torn at ends.
    • NoteHole worn in anti slip pedal rubber.
  21. Pass46,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    46,089 miles
    Test number
    524184455341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y224 EAL

Does Y224 EAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y224 EAL is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y224 EAL?
The MOT on Y224 EAL is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y224 EAL done?
Y224 EAL was recorded at 83,583 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 1,821 miles a year.
Has Y224 EAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y224 EAL has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2010.
Has the mileage on Y224 EAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y224 EAL find?
Y224 EAL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers.

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