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SV05 LKA

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

160,060 mi
Last recorded160,060 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 LKA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2025 160,060 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Corroded Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Corroded & Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 148,935 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 148,786 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 145,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 145,013 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 143,287 miles

All front & rear suspension components corroded

Front registration plate cracked

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

O/S/R lamp lense cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2022 143,287 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All front & rear suspension components corroded

Front registration plate cracked

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

O/S/R lamp lense cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2021 139,628 miles

O/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroding

all 4 brake discs corroding

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2020 139,628 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 brake discs corroding

front number plate damaged

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2020 136,879 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 136,874 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 123,660 miles

Exhaust systems corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 108,999 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2017 108,999 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)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2016 93,745 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bolts missing/wrong in exhaust

front brake discs corroded

mil on

o/s washer jet blocked

Fail 24 Sep 2016 93,745 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bolts missing/wrong in exhaust

exhaust system touching body

front brake discs corroded

mil on

no oil in engine !

o/s washer jet blocked

Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,007 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 74,007 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 73,994 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm unevenly worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,233 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,998 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,353 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,412 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,613 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 39,230 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,273 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,878 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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SV05 LKA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SV05 LKA, 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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SV05 LKA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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