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GK05 VDA

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,619 mi
Last recorded132,619 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 132,619 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 132,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 130,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front / centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 125,713 miles

both rear shocks are very rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2016 120,642 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 120,634 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 106,177 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 106,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 90,660 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,887 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,497 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,749 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,134 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,844 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 21,700 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear on the inner edges

Inner front brake pads wearing low

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2009 21,700 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear on the inner edges

Inner front brake pads wearing low

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

offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2008 16,611 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 VDA 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 82.4%.

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 VDA, 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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GK05 VDA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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