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SK55 WDM

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,209 mi
Last recorded154,209 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 WDM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 154,209 miles

under side age related corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2025 154,209 miles

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

under side age related corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2024 152,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDER SIDE AGE RELATED CORROSION

Pass 10 Jul 2023 149,176 miles

both front side lights unsteady light

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2023 149,176 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link cracked (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front side lights unsteady light

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2022 145,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2022 145,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2021 142,277 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 142,276 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play excessively tight and rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both subframes heavey corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2019 139,137 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 133,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 20 Nov 2018 133,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2017 120,738 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 109,679 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON limit - replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear shock absorber has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2015 100,035 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 96,381 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 89,181 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,482 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,218 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,757 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,506 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,842 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 WDM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WDM, 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 SK55 WDM registered?

SK55 WDM is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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