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SP05 UTC

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,060 mi
Last recorded98,060 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 98,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 86,245 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,825 miles

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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear prob shaft support rubber mounts slightly deteriorated

Slight corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r sills

Pass 26 Feb 2018 70,191 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf osf osr all worn on inner edge recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 70,189 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf osf osr all worn on inner edge recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 65,915 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 65,911 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,744 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 61,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,259 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 49,674 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,020 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 42,343 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,356 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,110 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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SP05 UTC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UTC, 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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SP05 UTC is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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