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YA05 VZK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,400 mi
Last recorded104,400 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 VZK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2025 104,400 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 101,475 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 97,946 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened more than 30 cm away from suspension and brakes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened more than 30cm away from suspension and brakes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 97,762 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,063 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 92,039 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 87,948 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 83,768 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 76,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,148 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,032 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,958 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,682 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,919 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,013 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,058 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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YA05 VZK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YA05 VZK, 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 YA05 VZK registered?

YA05 VZK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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