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BG55 KPL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

183,814 mi
Last recorded183,814 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 KPL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 183,814 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 183,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 181,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear roll bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all four inner arches been under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 178,845 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 178,838 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of the arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 173,678 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 168,456 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 165,456 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 151,177 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 139,667 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 123,229 miles

ball joint covers cracking + poor

both beam pattern weak

Pass 13 May 2016 109,353 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 95,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 70,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,784 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KPL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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