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SK55 WDN

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,347 mi
Last recorded166,347 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 WDN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 166,347 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 166,120 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 164,929 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

N/S sill repair covered in underseal

Radiator lower mounting corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody structure - Sills & Wheel arches corroded/repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Fail 29 Oct 2021 164,929 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Radiator lower mounting corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody structure - Sills & Wheel arches corroded/repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 9 Nov 2020 159,342 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Radiator lower mounting corroded

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

Underbody/Inner sills body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Wheel arch repairs covered in underseal

Fail 3 Nov 2020 159,336 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Radiator lower mounting corroded

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

Underbody/Inner sills body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 5 Nov 2019 151,212 miles

Front cross member under the radiator is corroded and insecure.

Fuel system is corroded.

Suspension components are corroded (sub-frames)

Underneath of vehicle is corroded

exhaust system is corroded and slightly leaking exhaust gases

Fail 30 Oct 2019 151,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front cross member under the radiator is corroded and insecure.

Suspension components are corroded (sub-frames)

Underneath of vehicle is corroded

exhaust system is corroded and slightly leaking exhaust gases

Pass 18 Oct 2018 139,920 miles

Front panel is corroded and holed under radiator

Inner and outer sills corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded close to failure

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear sub-frame corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 128,083 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes corroded

front panel under radiator corroded and holed

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake slightly binding

suspension components corroded (including rear sub-frame)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 116,361 miles

Cross member under radiator corroded and holed (not prescribed area)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyres in poor condition and worn close to limit

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2016 116,361 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Cross member under radiator corroded and holed (not prescribed area)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyres in poor condition and worn close to limit

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 105,465 miles

Front panel corroded below radiator and surface corrosion to various components and inner sills.

low reserve in handbrake

slight leak of gases on exhaust system

slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,990 miles

Front cross member corroded close to failure

corrosion to chassis sections

nearside front tyre in poor condititon

offside front tyre in poor condition

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 90,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front cross member corroded close to failure

corrosion to chassis sections

offside front tyre in poor condition

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,047 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,571 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 85,359 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 82,317 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 81,901 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 81,634 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 81,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WDN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WDN, 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 WDN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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