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YS05 FKA

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,237 mi
Last recorded89,237 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 FKA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 89,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath to components

Fail 4 Sep 2021 88,028 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre pipe blowing, weld joint broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Muffler leaking at joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 81,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slight play/knock in N/S/F Anti-roll bar link upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 78,235 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 76,811 miles

Rear Brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2017 69,994 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,733 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 68,733 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 63,612 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,515 miles

Oil leak

advise engine oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 55,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2013 55,042 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,006 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,128 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,722 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 24,292 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,862 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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YS05 FKA 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 82.4%.

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 YS05 FKA, 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 YS05 FKA registered?

YS05 FKA is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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