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GK05 VCY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,520 mi
Last recorded101,520 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 VCY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 101,520 miles

Exhaust noisy and modified (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 2 Apr 2024 100,050 miles

slight oil leak at rear diff and engine area

Pass 10 Dec 2021 99,394 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,728 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 90,787 miles

silencer insert fitted to exhaust at time of test

sports exhaust system fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2017 85,978 miles

silencer insert fitted in to exhaust at time of test

sports exhaust system fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 78,587 miles

silencer insert fitted at time of test

sports exhaust system fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,148 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,150 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 56,145 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 56,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,663 miles

rear brake pads low

slight brake bind on both front wheels

Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,626 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,565 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,929 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 VCY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

GK05 VCY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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