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SP05 UPC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,311 mi
Last recorded115,311 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 UPC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 115,311 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 1 Jul 2024 115,311 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 108,197 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 103,573 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 103,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 98,329 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 93,217 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 84,477 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 77,331 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2014 77,331 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,508 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,519 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,712 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,183 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,553 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,641 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in offside rear strut

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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SP05 UPC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP05 UPC, 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 SP05 UPC registered?

SP05 UPC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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