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BG55 KPV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,788 mi
Last recorded106,788 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 106,788 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 106,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 104,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 104,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed, marked in chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 101,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 98,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 98,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 92,572 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 92,565 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,407 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,329 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 70,169 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 70,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 63,651 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 59,421 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,808 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 55,808 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,658 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front and nearside front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 24 Sep 2011 43,244 miles

engine oil level is below minimum mark on dipstick

Pass 18 Sep 2010 33,129 miles

engine oil level is on minimum mark

offside and nearside front and offside and nearside rear tyres are wearing on shoulders of treads

offside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,753 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,624 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 KPV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KPV, 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 KPV registered?

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

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