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WN05 VPK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Orange Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,503 mi
Last recorded134,503 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 VPK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 134,503 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 130,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quadrant / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 124,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 122,700 miles

coolant level low

Pass 4 Dec 2021 118,645 miles

front subframe

Pass 2 Dec 2020 112,731 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 107,612 miles

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

Offside Front sub frame corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2019 107,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 101,969 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2017 88,126 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,734 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 60,822 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,140 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2014 54,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,658 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2012 42,682 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2011 38,370 miles

front and rear brake pads low

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,819 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,116 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 27,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front no plate damaged

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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WN05 VPK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Orange with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WN05 VPK, 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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WN05 VPK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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