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SV55 PKN

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,833 mi
Last recorded133,833 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 PKN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 133,833 miles

Live leads routed along exhaust heat shield.

Fail 27 Feb 2019 133,833 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Live leads rubbing on nearside front drive shaft. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Live leads routed along exhaust heat shield.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 122,820 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 122,812 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2017 114,395 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 104,095 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 94,520 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 94,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 86,371 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 75,873 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,437 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,078 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2011 55,078 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,516 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,671 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,270 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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SV55 PKN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV55 PKN, 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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SV55 PKN is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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