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VK55 RYY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

140,018 mi
Last recorded140,018 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 RYY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 140,018 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 139,439 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 139,428 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 138,502 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 138,489 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 135,905 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 135,905 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 131,253 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 131,251 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 129,504 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 128,272 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 126,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 118,471 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 116,182 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 114,919 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 111,814 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,680 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 80,595 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 80,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. cuts in inner and outer walls

o/s/r tyre cut in inner wall

Pass 12 Oct 2012 77,117 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 66,437 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 50,506 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 50,506 miles

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

Catalytic convertor missing from exhaust system.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 50,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,638 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 33,638 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 25,384 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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VK55 RYY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VK55 RYY, 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 VK55 RYY registered?

VK55 RYY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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