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YN05 KZU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,101 mi
Last recorded72,101 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 KZU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 72,101 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 68,921 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 68,912 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 68,111 miles

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

slight exhaust blow

wheel bearings not tested

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,025 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 67,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 63,518 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,506 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,066 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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YN05 KZU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YN05 KZU, 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 YN05 KZU registered?

YN05 KZU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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