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YR05 KPU

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,222 mi
Last recorded71,222 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 KPU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 71,222 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 69,387 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 69,317 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 69,188 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 67,593 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 67,190 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES .... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,944 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,213 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,751 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 57,073 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 55,252 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,314 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,289 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,271 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,653 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,869 miles

nearside front tyre,slight deterioration to inside wall.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,351 miles

slight paly within both front inner steering rack joints

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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YR05 KPU 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 YR05 KPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR05 KPU registered?

YR05 KPU is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YR05 KPU safe to buy?

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