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K5 BUF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,678 mi
Last recorded90,678 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 BUF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 90,678 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 90,604 miles

rear flexible hoses insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2024 90,579 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear flexible hoses insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2021 90,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 90,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 90,001 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 89,435 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 89,105 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 87,441 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 82,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,167 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,749 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,048 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,801 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 51,053 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,309 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,943 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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K5 BUF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K5 BUF, 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 K5 BUF registered?

K5 BUF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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