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SO05 LTK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,715 mi
Last recorded134,715 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 LTK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 134,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 134,709 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens dull . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 120,684 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes feeding and leaving rear valve block slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 120,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut top (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes feeding and leaving rear valve block slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 106,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre rounding inner edge

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive centre of sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre rounding inner edge

Offside Rear tyre rounding inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2016 106,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre rounding inner edge

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive centre of sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre rounding inner edge

Offside Rear tyre rounding inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,758 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2014 89,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

clutch pedal rubber insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 85,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,489 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 77,202 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 77,200 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,325 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,503 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 52,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,820 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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SO05 LTK is a 2005 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 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 SO05 LTK, 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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SO05 LTK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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