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FG55 RKV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,069 mi
Last recorded90,069 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 RKV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 90,069 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 76,480 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 75,434 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 74,449 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 73,343 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,517 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 68,064 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 68,064 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure not seated properly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 66,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 65,108 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,396 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,573 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,533 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 53,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,951 miles

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

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2013 46,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,646 miles

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

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

both windscreen wipers split but clearing screen

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2012 39,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both windscreen wipers split but clearing screen

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 35,624 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,050 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,040 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 24,934 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,671 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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FG55 RKV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FG55 RKV, 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 FG55 RKV registered?

FG55 RKV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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