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BG55 KPE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,252 mi
Last recorded104,252 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KPE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 104,252 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Underside of car been treated/waxed. Slight corrosion front & rear sub frames, chassis legs and boot floor. Front subframe been repaired.

Pass 17 May 2024 104,191 miles

Underside of car been undersealed/waxed Slight corrosion rear sub frame, chassis legs and boot floor Front subframe been repaired- cannot fully inspect

Pass 18 May 2023 104,158 miles

Underside of car been undersealed/waxed Slight corrosion rear sub frame, chassis legs and boot floor Front subframe been repaired- cannot fully inspect

Pass 30 May 2022 103,941 miles

Front subframe been repaired- cannot fully inspect

Slight corrosion rear sub frame, chassis legs and boot floor

Underside of car been undersealed/waxed

Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,188 miles

Slight corrosion rear sub frame, chassis legs and boot floor. SRS lamp doesn't illuminate.

Fail 23 Nov 2020 103,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at mid to rear joint below fuel tank. (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner wheel arches at front. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on inner sills, rear sub frame, chassis legs and boot floor.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 102,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No seats & seatbelts fitted to rear or nearside front of car.

Signs of front brake pads been hot.

Slight corrosion on inner sill s, rear chassis legs and boot floor

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 102,839 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No seats & seatbelts fitted to rear or nearside front of car.

Signs of front brake pads been hot.

Slight corrosion on inner sill s, rear chassis legs and boot floor

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes at rear slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion rear inner sills/chassis legs & rear suspension sub frame. Exhaust noisy.

Fail 16 Nov 2018 100,395 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes at rear slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion rear inner sills/chassis legs & rear suspension sub frame. Exhaust noisy.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 96,207 miles

Slight corrosion rear inner sills, chassis legs, brake pipes at rear of floor & rear suspension subframe. Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing. Exhaust noisy.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 96,207 miles

Braking system leaking Both rear hose to caliper joints leaking. (3.6.A.1)

Slight corrosion rear inner sills, chassis legs, brake pipes at rear of floor & rear suspension subframe. Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing. Exhaust noisy.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Slight corrosion front suspension struts, Front & Rear suspension sub frames.

Slight corrosion fuel pipes, fuel tank straps & rear suspension strut turrets.

Slight corrosion rear inner sills/chassis legs & brake pipes at rear.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,135 miles

Slight corrosion rear inner sills, chassis legs & rear suspension subframe.

Slight wear in O/S/F anti roll link. Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 72,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Slight corrosion rear inner sills/chassis legs, rear suspension subframe & brake pipes at rear of floor. Rear tyres nearing minimum. Nearside front antiroll link gaiters perished.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,663 miles

Slight wear in front suspension antiroll link. Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear (waxed) & rear suspension subframe (previously painted).

Pass 24 Nov 2012 57,100 miles

corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2011 48,721 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 39,188 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,641 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 28,639 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 17,151 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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BG55 KPE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 73,342 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG55 KPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG55 KPE registered?

BG55 KPE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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