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SV05 LKK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,287 mi
Last recorded100,287 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 100,287 miles

all tyres slightly perished (nearside rear low tread)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 100,284 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres slightly perished (nearside rear low tread)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 92,142 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

headlamp images faint

Fail 9 Jul 2015 92,140 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 brake discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

headlamp images faint

Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,914 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,681 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,810 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 81,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,403 miles

exhaust is not O.E.

n/s/r antiroll bar bush has slight play

Fail 6 Jun 2011 76,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

exhaust is not O.E.

n/s/r antiroll bar bush has slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front window tint too dark

neaside rear & front anti roll bar clamp bushes some wear, movement

offside front wheel rim slight damage

oil leak at engine

Fail 16 Apr 2010 62,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front window tint too dark

nearside rear & front anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn ,some movement

offside front wheel rim slight damage

Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,190 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 36,632 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

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

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 LKK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LKK, 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 LKK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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