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A12 PBH

2005 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,702 mi
Last recorded77,702 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 PBH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 77,702 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,702 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 73,864 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 73,841 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 72,029 miles

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

drivers view, sun strip obstruction

Pass 5 Aug 2021 70,313 miles

sun shield in front widow obstructing my view

Fail 5 Aug 2021 70,313 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing missing 1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

sun shield in front widow obstructing my view

Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,497 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 66,190 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 66,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid clamp corroded pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged . worn edges

Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge , small cut . (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sun strip top of screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 61,936 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 59,752 miles

Items removed from screen prior to test...

Pass 28 May 2015 56,687 miles

Damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Rear tyre treads 3mm

Pass 23 May 2014 53,212 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,063 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 44,383 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,856 miles

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

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

sun strip on windscreen

Fail 27 May 2011 36,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre getting close to the limit

sun strip on windscreen

Pass 27 May 2010 30,356 miles

sun strip on windsreen

Fail 24 May 2010 30,356 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

sun strip on windsreen

Pass 30 May 2009 27,113 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 23,919 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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A12 PBH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A12 PBH, 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 A12 PBH registered?

A12 PBH is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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