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VK04 AKV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,188 mi
Last recorded111,188 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 AKV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 111,188 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 104,193 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 102,805 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 102,205 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Apr 2018 102,193 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 May 2017 96,892 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 96,891 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 96,453 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 95,951 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 94,939 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,376 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 79,784 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 79,784 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 72,521 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 72,521 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,240 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,744 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,694 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 47,018 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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VK04 AKV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 74,978 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 VK04 AKV, 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 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK04 AKV registered?

VK04 AKV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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