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V1 PVG

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,465 mi
Last recorded130,465 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 PVG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 130,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 130,228 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 130,224 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 129,908 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 129,903 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 129,654 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 128,072 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 127,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 125,269 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 121,869 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 115,767 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 109,232 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 106,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 106,208 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 97,169 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 85,895 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,657 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,221 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,055 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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V1 PVG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V1 PVG, 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 V1 PVG registered?

V1 PVG is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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