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CX55 SVV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,809 mi
Last recorded167,809 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 SVV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 167,809 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 163,105 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 149,273 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 140,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre has side wall damage

Nearside Rear light has water inside of it

Offside Front mirror has slight damage

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 140,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre has side wall damage

Nearside Rear light has water inside of it

Offside Front mirror has slight damage

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 132,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

slight wear in front roll bar drop links

water in o/s/r light unit

Fail 5 Oct 2016 132,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

slight wear in front roll bar drop links

water in o/s/r light unit

Pass 30 Sep 2015 122,751 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2014 115,629 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 115,629 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 106,969 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 106,964 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 98,481 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,250 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 80,621 miles

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

n/s number plate bulb working but very dim

Fail 4 Oct 2010 80,618 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s number plate bulb working but very dim

Pass 14 Sep 2009 70,505 miles

both front tyres damaged sidewalls

Fail 14 Sep 2009 70,504 miles

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

both front tyres damaged sidewalls

Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,793 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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CX55 SVV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CX55 SVV, 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 CX55 SVV registered?

CX55 SVV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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