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GK05 VCO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

107,920 mi
Last recorded107,920 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 VCO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 107,920 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 106,857 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 106,505 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 106,123 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 105,720 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 105,423 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 104,829 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 103,413 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 103,382 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 102,949 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 97,165 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 87,810 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 82,234 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 79,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 72,824 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 67,003 miles

all four tyres wearing close to legal limits

Pass 21 May 2011 59,080 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 50,267 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 39,831 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 29,388 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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GK05 VCO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GK05 VCO, 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 GK05 VCO registered?

GK05 VCO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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