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Y444 KOB

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,231 mi
Last recorded107,231 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY444 KOB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 107,231 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 107,231 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange joint bolts tightened (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 105,641 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 101,458 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,417 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,409 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 92,903 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 92,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,371 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 80,371 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding n/s o/s (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 68,659 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 59,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2014 55,206 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 51,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s rear registration light bulb source burnt/faded /replace .

Pass 18 May 2013 51,563 miles

n/s rear registration light bulb source burnt/faded /replace .

Pass 14 May 2012 46,999 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 46,999 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 81,181 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,866 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 31,765 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 23,795 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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Y444 KOB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y444 KOB, 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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Y444 KOB is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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