BT05 KBV

2005 SUBARU — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SUBARU
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1994 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 20 September 2013
Last recorded mileage
38,596 mi

AI verdict AVOID 51/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Subaru has 4 MOT tests on record with a 50% pass rate and 38,596 miles.

The vehicle shows 38,596 miles at its first MOT in May 2008, then 47,651 miles by Sep 2012, with a 4-year unverified mileage gap (May 2008 to Sep 2012).

Things to check

  • Critical 4-year MOT history gap (May 2008–Sep 2012) with unverified mileage.
  • First MOT in May 2008 recorded 38,596 miles, but no test for 4 years.
  • Sep 2012 MOT recorded 47,651 miles, a 9,055-mile increase from May 2008.
  • Vehicle is 21 years old with no valid MOT since 2013, posing significant safety risks.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) for a 2005 Subaru is exceptional.
  • No recurring major failures on the same system after Sep 2012, suggesting some repairs.
  • The vehicle has a consistent, albeit low, annual mileage of 6,167 miles/year.
  • The 2012-09-21 retest PASS after Sep 2012 failures shows the car was made roadworthy.

Mileage history

May 2008: 38,596 mi FAILMay 2008: 38,596 mi PASSSep 2012: 47,651 mi PASS48k43k39kMay 2008Sep 2012

MOT test history — 2/4 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2008 FAIL 38,596 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
May 2008 PASS 38,596 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 FAIL
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
FAIL Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Sep 2012 PASS 47,651 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT05 KBV, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.