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SK05 CKE

2012 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,849 mi
Last recorded87,849 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Subaru Impreza60,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 CKE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 87,849 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 87,844 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,815 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 85,711 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Aug 2022 81,379 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inside faces of discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 77,745 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,341 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,049 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 61,732 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 56,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 50,816 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 38,598 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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SK05 CKE is a 2012 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 60,867 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 SK05 CKE, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SK05 CKE registered?

SK05 CKE is a 2012 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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