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YP05 EKW

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,286 mi
Last recorded62,286 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 EKW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2014 62,286 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,286 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 59,712 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 44,897 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,393 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,138 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 24,063 miles

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

Nearside rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,697 miles

all tyres show wear on edges.

o/s/r tyre has a small cut in the tread.

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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YP05 EKW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YP05 EKW, 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 YP05 EKW registered?

YP05 EKW is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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