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SP55 VVF

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,969 mi
Last recorded56,969 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 VVF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 56,969 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,721 miles

front and rear antiroll bars, suspension coil springs and subframes starting to rust

rear chassis starting to rust

Fail 30 Aug 2012 48,721 miles

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

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

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

check rear inner brake pads

front and rear antiroll bars, suspension coil springs and subframes starting to rust

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear chassis starting to rust

Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,596 miles

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

advise front discs worn.

advise front tyres wearing on inner edge.

advise rear discs pitted on inner faces.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 42,596 miles

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)

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

advise front discs worn.

advise front tyres wearing on inner edge.

advise rear discs pitted on inner faces.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,242 miles

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

advise rear discs pitted

Fail 21 Sep 2010 39,242 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)

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

advise rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,407 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,074 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 28,068 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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SP55 VVF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP55 VVF, 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 SP55 VVF registered?

SP55 VVF is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SP55 VVF safe to buy?

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