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SK55 WDF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,894 mi
Last recorded75,894 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 WDF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 75,894 miles

offside rear inner door sill is corroding

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2024 75,894 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength flitch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear inner door sill is corroding

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2022 75,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all shock absorber outer casings corroded

all suspension and steering components corroded

slight weep of oil from rear diff

Pass 31 Mar 2020 75,713 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 72,621 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 72,505 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 72,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,074 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,784 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 57,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 55,313 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 55,313 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 54,166 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 53,457 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,464 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,833 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,042 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

only just within specifed lambda limits during fast idle test

Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,092 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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SK55 WDF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SK55 WDF, 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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SK55 WDF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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