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SM04 WKY

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,973 mi
Last recorded75,973 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 WKY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 75,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2019 75,959 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 73,568 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 73,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking rear pipe at joining block (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 70,840 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear driveshaft cv gaitor is insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2016 70,799 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear driveshaft cv gaitor is insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 67,574 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,337 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 63,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2013 59,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2012 55,114 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,323 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 39,321 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 39,321 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 29,667 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 29,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 21,661 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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SM04 WKY is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 74,978 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 SM04 WKY, 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 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM04 WKY is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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