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SV05 LKO

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,609 mi
Last recorded38,609 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 LKO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracking to n/s of number plate at front (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lipping /corrosion to front and rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 38,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below minimum tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut on inner tread at edge of tread with cord exposed (4.1.D.1a)

Battery insecure battery insecure, battery securing clamp slack. tightened clamp during test (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracking to n/s of number plate at front (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lipping /corrosion to front and rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

tyres heavily feathered on tread edges. evidence would suggest that wheel alignment requires checking/resetting

Pass 27 Jan 2016 27,565 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 27,565 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut turret (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad missing wheel bearing not tested (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

brakes not tested due to pad missing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 14,858 miles

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Feb 2014 13,758 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 12,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 12,434 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 11,670 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 11,218 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 11,218 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 9,816 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 9,816 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 8,642 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 LKO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LKO, 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 SV05 LKO registered?

SV05 LKO is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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