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SP05 KVW

2005 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,440 mi
Last recorded158,440 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Legacy87,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 KVW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 158,440 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 158,440 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure retighten (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 143,867 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 143,867 miles

Exhaust system insecure refit (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt refit (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 141,852 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 141,806 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 141,031 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 141,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 138,223 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 138,223 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 135,053 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 135,052 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 129,266 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 109,487 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 89,538 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 89,538 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,284 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 54,953 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 37,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,938 miles

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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SP05 KVW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 87,707 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 Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP05 KVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP05 KVW registered?

SP05 KVW is a 2005 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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