2021 Subaru Impreza 1.6L Petrol · AY70 TXA

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in January 2026, but the test result highlights a recurring concern regarding the tyres. At the recorded mileage of 53,080 miles, the tester issued advisories for both front tyres being worn close to the legal limit or on the edge. Looking back at the history, this pattern is not an isolated event. In January 2024, the car actually failed its MOT because the front tyres had cuts deep enough to reach the ply cords, while the rear tyres were worn on the inner edge. The vehicle passed a retest a few days later, likely after replacing the rubber, but the return of tyre wear advisories just two years later suggests a pattern of heavy consumption or potential alignment issues. The mileage of roughly 10,600 miles per year is typical for a five-year-old car, so the wear is consistent with regular use rather than extreme abuse. However, the specific mention of "worn on edge" in both 2024 and 2026 raises a potential red flag regarding the wheel alignment or tracking geometry, which can chew through tyres prematurely if left unchecked. The overall condition trend appears stable in terms of passing tests, but the maintenance cycle for tyres is frequent. You should inspect the tyre tread depth and condition across all four wheels as a priority. Since the MOT was in January, the tyres flagged as worn close to the limit may now be illegal and require immediate replacement.