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BT05 KBP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,036 mi
Last recorded135,036 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 KBP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 135,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly faded not reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly faded not reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 135,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly faded not reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly faded not reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 125,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 113,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material out to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both headlamp beam images poor

Pass 11 May 2018 98,452 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing at edges

slight play at steering rack arms

wipers streaky

Fail 11 May 2018 98,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing at edges

slight play at steering rack arms

wipers streaky

Pass 24 May 2017 83,777 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 69,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 59,691 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 52,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 45,632 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 40,335 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 35,933 miles

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

front discs pitted

nsr tyre perished and run flat

osr tyre sidewall perished

slight brake judder

Pass 20 May 2010 26,340 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 26,340 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2009 20,700 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 18,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BT05 KBP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT05 KBP, 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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BT05 KBP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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