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FA05 NVK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

68,892 mi
Last recorded68,892 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 NVK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 68,892 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 68,796 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 68,070 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 67,797 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,583 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,591 miles

Rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2017 58,439 miles

Front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2016 55,694 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 54,025 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 38,276 miles

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2010 30,301 miles

Front brake pads are starting to get low

Front tyres are starting wear on the edges

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 22,261 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 18,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 18,391 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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FA05 NVK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FA05 NVK, 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 FA05 NVK registered?

FA05 NVK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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