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BK05 UVU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,276 mi
Last recorded124,276 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 UVU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 124,276 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 121,933 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 121,312 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 118,741 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 115,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted inspection limited

Fail 12 Apr 2022 115,798 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Electrical wiring inadequately secured to head lights (4.11 (a) (i))

front cross member / radiator mounting corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 112,974 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Front Inner both inner inner cv boots perishing

Fail 6 Apr 2021 112,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Front Inner both inner inner cv boots perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2020 109,054 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 105,133 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 105,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 98,756 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 91,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 86,394 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,175 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,812 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 69,812 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,355 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,471 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,328 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,793 miles

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

front discs corroded

near side wiper not very good

oil level low

Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,373 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BK05 UVU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 BK05 UVU, 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 BK05 UVU registered?

BK05 UVU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BK05 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 UVU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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