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K888 YOS

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,224 mi
Last recorded69,224 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 YOS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 69,224 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,719 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked at outer tread pattern

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner tread pattern

Offside Rear tyre cracked on inner tread pattern

Fail 14 Mar 2019 67,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracked at outer tread pattern

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner tread pattern

Offside Rear tyre cracked on inner tread pattern

Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,287 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 57,685 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 57,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,239 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak second cat' convertor (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,902 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 39,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,107 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,156 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,335 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 33,305 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 has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,558 miles

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

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

cat/front pipe and centre pipe fitted for mot

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front pads getting low

nearside rear bumper and mud flap slightly insecure

offside front lower ball joint gaitor slightly open at clip.

offside rear discs slightly corroded

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

rear pads getting low

suspect slight play in both front lower ball joints

tyre s have a raised tread pattern

tyre size 225/40/18 y

Fail 22 Jan 2009 30,558 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

cat/front pipe and centre pipe fitted for mot

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front pads getting low

nearside rear bumper and mud flap slightly insecure

offside front lower ball joint gaitor slightly open at clip.

offside rear discs slightly corroded

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

rear pads getting low

suspect slight play in both front lower ball joints

tyre s have a raised tread pattern

tyre size 225/40/18 y

Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,574 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

nearside mud flap insecure

new cat fitted.

obstruction in windscreen

slight damage to wheel rims

small cut in offside rear side wall

small wipers fitted for obstruction in windscreen

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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K888 YOS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K888 YOS, 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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K888 YOS is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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