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WE04 KEV

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,695 mi
Last recorded117,695 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE04 KEV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 117,695 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 116,754 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 115,456 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 3 Feb 2023 112,643 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 107,980 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 106,272 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 103,121 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 95,978 miles

Exhaust noisy possibly above limits (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 30%imbalance across the front axle biased to the offside front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d type bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight undulation on the inner portion of the tyre when rotated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 28% imbalance across the rear axle biased to the offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 95,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on indicating a fault in the system (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noisy possibly above limits (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 30%imbalance across the front axle biased to the offside front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d type bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight undulation on the inner portion of the tyre when rotated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D type bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 28% imbalance across the rear axle biased to the offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 94,227 miles

engine management light

front registration plate damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2018 94,227 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light

front registration plate damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2017 92,467 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall is damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2016 88,086 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 77,302 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 77,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,737 miles

park brake light on dash

Fail 2 Dec 2013 717,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

park brake light on dash

Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

engine light on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,623 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2010 43,111 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 43,111 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 32,890 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 24,989 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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WE04 KEV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WE04 KEV, 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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WE04 KEV is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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