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YY05 ETK

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,888 mi
Last recorded95,888 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 ETK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 95,888 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 90,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2014 84,076 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Both rear brake pipes near tank area have corrosion

Both rear inner anti-roll bar bushes have slight movement

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

Nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight movement in a ball joint

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

Fail 2 May 2014 84,075 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Both rear inner anti-roll bar bushes have slight movement

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

Nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight movement in a ball joint

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 May 2013 69,009 miles

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

Nearside front inner anti-roll bar bush has slight movement

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear inner anti-roll bar bush has slight movement

Rear brake pipes near fuel tank have slight corrosion

Pass 1 May 2013 69,009 miles

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

Nearside front inner anti-roll bar bush has slight movement

Offside rear inner anti-roll bar bush has slight movement

Rear brake pipes near fuel tank have slight corrosion

Pass 2 May 2012 54,260 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 54,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 43,728 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,854 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 36,854 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,366 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,584 miles

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

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

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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YY05 ETK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY05 ETK, 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 YY05 ETK registered?

YY05 ETK is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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