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WK55 CTY

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,173 mi
Last recorded128,173 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 CTY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 128,173 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 125,954 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 123,409 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 121,455 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 118,679 miles

underbody rusty condition

Fail 4 Jan 2022 118,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 115,912 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 90,687 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 115,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 113,492 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 109,003 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 102,278 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2017 102,278 miles

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

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

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2016 95,480 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 95,248 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,201 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 76,478 miles

sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,719 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2012 52,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside headlamp aim on lower limits

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside headlamp aim on lower limits

Pass 15 Oct 2011 37,523 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,124 miles

brake fluid below max level

n/s/f tyre and rim damaged

n/s/r brake hose clip missing secured with cable tie

Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,234 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2009 21,133 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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WK55 CTY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WK55 CTY, 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 WK55 CTY registered?

WK55 CTY is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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