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EK55 VCV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,253 mi
Last recorded72,253 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VCV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,253 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 71,495 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,557 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,461 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,644 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,083 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,760 miles

Both front tyres low on outer edges

Fail 11 Oct 2011 61,760 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Both front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,213 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,133 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,122 miles

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

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

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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EK55 VCV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK55 VCV, 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 EK55 VCV registered?

EK55 VCV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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