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H14 GKB

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,108 mi
Last recorded116,108 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 GKB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 116,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 114,380 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 112,811 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres, tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn on edges,, tread depths ok (5.2.3 (e))

large bore exhaust system fitted,,

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

vehicle is in "Beautiful" condition for age

Pass 9 Jan 2023 111,465 miles

Exhaust noisy large bore exhaust system fitted. (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres, worn slightly on inner edges,, tread depths ok (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays, sill covers etc, fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 10 Jan 2022 110,338 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner both cv boots starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread / worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at junction box / past service standards / advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 21 Jan 2021 108,772 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner both cv boots starting to perish

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread / worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at junction box / past service standards / advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Jan 2020 106,486 miles

Front number plate small in size / lettering meets requirements for test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at junction box / only just meet requirements / advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 98,903 miles

advanced handbrake lever travel

Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,681 miles

drivers seat belt slightly sluggish in operation

exhaust system, touching body etc

Pass 10 Jan 2017 77,272 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear inner d bushes,, recommend replace/attention (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers seat belt slightly sluggish in operation

Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,211 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 70,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,089 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,140 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 56,070 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both anti roll bar bushes

slight play in osr wheel poss wheel bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,543 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 40,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front wipers started to split.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight side wall damage to n/s/f and n/s/r tyre. ok at time of test.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,171 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,131 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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H14 GKB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H14 GKB, 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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H14 GKB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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