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Subaru Impreza

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

Y272 BVVMOT history

Y272 BVV is a blue petrol Subaru Impreza first used on 3 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

Y272 BVV blue Subaru Impreza – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Subaru Impreza, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
170,920 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y272 BVV
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
3 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y272 BVV was last recorded at 170,920 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 5,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,098 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,822 miles
Average per year
5,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,920 miles
  • 2024 – 165,098 miles
  • 2023 – 155,841 miles
  • 2022 – 144,096 miles
  • 2021 – 134,376 miles
  • 2020 – 131,869 miles
  • 2019 – 127,051 miles
  • 2018 – 123,757 miles
  • 2017 – 121,304 miles
  • 2016 – 113,683 miles
  • 2015 – 112,445 miles
  • 2014 – 112,436 miles
  • 2013 – 109,074 miles
  • 2012 – 104,863 miles
  • 2011 – 97,677 miles
  • 2010 – 91,303 miles
  • 2009 – 84,933 miles
  • 2008 – 72,717 miles
  • 2007 – 60,716 miles
  • 2006 – 54,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,920 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear trailing arm bush perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear trailing arm bush perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,920 miles (+5,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    170,920 miles
    Test number
    757270675309
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass165,098 miles (+9,257)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    165,098 miles
    Test number
    961526721038
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,841 miles (+11,745)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,841 miles
    Test number
    354641348288
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,096 miles (+9,720)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,096 miles
    Test number
    611405960185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,376 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,376 miles
    Test number
    930900734894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,869 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,869 miles
    Test number
    328579742243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,051 miles (+3,294)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,051 miles
    Test number
    540763761588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,757 miles (+2,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,757 miles
    Test number
    108171950307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass121,304 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    121,304 miles
    Test number
    542298693376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm bush perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear trailing arm bush perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisorySteering wheel rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail121,300 miles (+22)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,300 miles
    Test number
    671313400663
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm bush perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear trailing arm bush perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisorySteering wheel rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail121,278 miles (+7,595)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,278 miles
    Test number
    886424286361
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  12. Pass113,683 miles (+1,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,683 miles
    Test number
    572132407335
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass112,445 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,445 miles
    Test number
    957011175828
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads approx 3,000 miles left
    • AdvisoryGrease on brakepipes
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underneath of vehicle

  14. Fail112,445 miles (+9)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,445 miles
    Test number
    276016709769
    • Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads approx 3,000 miles left
    • AdvisoryGrease on brakepipes
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underneath of vehicle

  15. Pass112,436 miles (+3,362)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,436 miles
    Test number
    659310784230
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteApprox 3,000 miles left on front pads

  16. Pass109,074 miles (+4,211)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,074 miles
    Test number
    708420603174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,863 miles (+7,186)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,863 miles
    Test number
    206612402191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,677 miles (+6,374)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,677 miles
    Test number
    887812201139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,303 miles (+6,370)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,303 miles
    Test number
    860645380040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,933 miles (+12,216)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,933 miles
    Test number
    744764109154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,717 miles (+12,001)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,717 miles
    Test number
    923058288098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall but NOTshowing plycord

  22. Pass60,716 miles (+6,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,716 miles
    Test number
    982629887003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass54,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,108 miles
    Test number
    123435096098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y272 BVV

Does Y272 BVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y272 BVV is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y272 BVV?
The MOT on Y272 BVV is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y272 BVV done?
Y272 BVV was recorded at 170,920 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 5,977 miles a year.
Has Y272 BVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y272 BVV has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on Y272 BVV 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 Y272 BVV find?
Y272 BVV passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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