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EA55 KXP

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,586 mi
Last recorded125,586 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 KXP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 125,586 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 118,101 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 108,129 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 5 Mar 2022 101,987 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 95,778 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear under body has surface rust

hand brake lever has slight high travel

Pass 25 Jan 2020 92,219 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 90,218 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 90,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 83,650 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 83,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 73,964 miles

both inner cv boot leaking slight

Fail 14 Feb 2017 73,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bushes both (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

both inner cv boot leaking slight

Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,175 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,958 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,977 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2014 58,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,629 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,767 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 55,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 50,000 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 50,000 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 41,294 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,294 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn low on edges of tread, nearside very low.

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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EA55 KXP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EA55 KXP, 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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EA55 KXP is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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