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FN55 KWV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,164 mi
Last recorded114,164 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 KWV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 114,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 114,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 104,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f passenger door mirror poor image

Fail 14 Nov 2013 104,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f passenger door mirror poor image

Pass 2 Nov 2012 92,844 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

advise offside front tyre on 3mm and worn to outter edge

strong advise to nearside frontwing mirror glass has poor vision

strong advise to nearside rear tyre on 3mm and worn to inner edge

strong advise to offside rear tyre cut and worn to 2mm

Fail 30 Oct 2012 92,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

advise offside front tyre on 3mm and worn to outter edge

strong advise to nearside frontwing mirror glass has poor vision

strong advise to nearside rear tyre on 3mm and worn to inner edge

strong advise to offside rear tyre cut and worn to 2mm

Pass 3 Nov 2011 82,473 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,519 miles

Chip in windscreen

Rear pads 80% worn

Slight play in offside rear 'D' bush

Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,438 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 54,437 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,531 miles

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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FN55 KWV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FN55 KWV, 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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FN55 KWV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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