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C10 OBY

2005 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,823 mi
Last recorded67,823 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 OBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 67,823 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 66,229 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 64,449 miles

car had a cat fitted at time of test

rear seats and seat belts were removed at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2017 64,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,486 miles

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

rear seat and seat belts missing at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2016 62,486 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

rear seat and seat belts missing at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,582 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 61,582 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,042 miles

slight oil leak at engine area

Fail 11 Oct 2012 59,011 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

advise all tyres wearing on inner edges

advise battery fouling engine and connections on battery

Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,537 miles

Oil leak

various brake pipes have sections of corrosion

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,507 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 54,883 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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C10 OBY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc 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 C10 OBY, 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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C10 OBY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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