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WN05 VPL

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,461 mi
Last recorded161,461 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 VPL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 161,461 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 18 May 2016 160,796 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 143,259 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 126,183 miles

EML Light on Indicating a Fault

Exhaust Emissions Only Just Met the Maximum Limit on CO at Fast Idle and Natural Idle

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 126,183 miles

EML Light on Indicating a Fault

Exhaust Emissions Only Just Met the Maximum Limit on CO at Fast Idle and Natural Idle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 126,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

EML Light on Indicating a Fault

Exhaust Emissions Only Just Met the Maximum Limit on CO at Fast Idle and Natural Idle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 110,300 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 94,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 81,130 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 71,753 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 64,985 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 59,003 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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WN05 VPL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WN05 VPL, 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 WN05 VPL registered?

WN05 VPL is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is WN05 VPL safe to buy?

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