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KE55 PHV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,935 mi
Last recorded120,935 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 PHV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2025 120,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 119,885 miles

Front radiator support bar corroded but secure

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body surfaces corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 119,885 miles

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

Front radiator support bar corroded but secure

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body surfaces corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 119,332 miles

Front Lower radiator support bar corroded but secure

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 119,140 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member/radiator support bar has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 119,139 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member/radiator support bar has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 116,511 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 108,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 99,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 99,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 88,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,811 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front wish bone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 77,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front wish bone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,565 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 67,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,955 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,692 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,448 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,013 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,790 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 27,900 miles

slight play o.s.r suspension

Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,646 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 16,157 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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KE55 PHV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KE55 PHV, 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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KE55 PHV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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