1993 Subaru Vivio 0.7L Petrol · K228 JYC
1993 Subaru Vivio (0.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1993. Recorded mileage 85,745 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU VIVIO
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K228 JYC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/09/2026
- 85,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K228 JYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Subaru Vivio (K228 JYC) between January 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S/R low (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
K228 JYC Mileage History
- 19/01/200629,023 mi
- 23/01/200629,023 mi
- 21/03/200738,382 mi+9,359 mi
- 17/03/200840,712 mi+2,330 mi
- 08/04/200941,489 mi+777 mi
- 19/04/201041,824 mi+335 mi
- 27/04/201041,824 mi
- 30/04/201142,809 mi+985 mi
- 03/05/201142,809 mi
- 11/05/201246,184 mi+3,375 mi
- 18/05/201246,189 mi+5 mi
- 09/04/201349,465 mi+3,276 mi
- 16/05/201452,045 mi+2,580 mi
- 23/05/201452,045 mi
- 02/06/201569,596 mi+17,551 mi
- 02/10/201569,671 mi+75 mi
- 31/10/201569,687 mi+16 mi
- 27/10/201671,264 mi+1,577 mi
- 27/10/201671,264 mi
- 30/10/201773,438 mi+2,174 mi
- 14/11/201773,438 mi
- 15/09/201876,231 mi+2,793 mi
- 25/10/201976,995 mi+764 mi
- 22/12/202077,029 mi+34 mi
- 21/12/202178,506 mi+1,477 mi
- 21/09/202685,745 mi+7,239 mi
Average of roughly 2,744 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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