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WJ05 KTE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,776 mi
Last recorded94,776 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 KTE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 94,776 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 93,474 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 92,054 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 91,231 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 89,684 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,472 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,884 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 74,350 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 67,119 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,408 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,656 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,675 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,470 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 35,228 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,907 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 28,363 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 24,961 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,961 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 20,356 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 20,345 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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WJ05 KTE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJ05 KTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ05 KTE registered?

WJ05 KTE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WJ05 KTE safe to buy?

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