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BT05 KBZ

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,206 mi
Last recorded144,206 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 KBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 144,206 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 May 2017 144,206 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 140,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 136,046 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 130,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on the outre edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 130,742 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on the outre edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 120,526 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 113,553 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 113,553 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 113,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 102,549 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 90,827 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,129 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,276 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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BT05 KBZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BT05 KBZ, 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 KBZ is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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