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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,457 cc

LS05 KVLMOT history

LS05 KVL is a silver petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 25 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2023
Mileage
146,617 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 KVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 KVL was last recorded at 146,617 miles on 8 Dec 2022, 5,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,679 miles · 15 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
5,938 miles
Average per year
7,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,617 miles
  • 2021 – 140,679 miles
  • 2020 – 134,332 miles
  • 2019 – 127,994 miles
  • 2018 – 121,220 miles
  • 2017 – 116,192 miles
  • 2016 – 111,453 miles
  • 2015 – 99,185 miles
  • 2014 – 87,972 miles
  • 2013 – 80,972 miles
  • 2012 – 73,742 miles
  • 2011 – 65,339 miles
  • 2010 – 56,678 miles
  • 2009 – 49,049 miles
  • 2008 – 41,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,617 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear sub-frame corroding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,617 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,617 miles
    Test number
    415239624868
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  2. Fail146,617 miles (+5,938)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,617 miles
    Test number
    527426458210
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  3. Pass140,679 miles (+6,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,679 miles
    Test number
    146254312341
    • AdvisoryBoth rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers, bodies corroding
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroding

  4. Pass134,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    134,332 miles
    Test number
    465576372632
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroding

  5. Fail134,332 miles (+6,338)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,332 miles
    Test number
    424312433707
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroding

  6. Pass127,994 miles (+6,774)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,994 miles
    Test number
    471405301229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,220 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    121,220 miles
    Test number
    234435550087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,192 miles (+4,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,192 miles
    Test number
    362883838331
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake rubbing (Advise attention

  9. Pass111,453 miles (+12,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,453 miles
    Test number
    452299568372
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f steering track rod.
    • AdvisoryPlay in rear anti roll bar D bushes.

  10. Pass99,185 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    99,185 miles
    Test number
    635759973262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,182 miles (+11,210)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,182 miles
    Test number
    894655546190
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear anti roll bar linkshave fair amount of play (Advise attention)

  12. Pass87,972 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,972 miles
    Test number
    908135424330
    • NoteBoth rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play
    • NoteBoth rear anti roll bar links have slight play

  13. Fail87,969 miles (+6,997)1 failure8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,969 miles
    Test number
    279164624322
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake dises quite pitted (Advise attention)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges (Advise attention)
    • NoteBoth rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play
    • NoteBoth rear anti roll bar links have slight play
    • NoteExhaust front pipe heat shield loose
    • NoteFront brake pads low (Advise attention)
    • NoteRear brake dises corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads low (Advise attention)

  14. Pass80,972 miles (+3)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    80,972 miles
    Test number
    839130433385
    • NoteBoth rear anti roll bar links have slight play
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NoteSome small stone chips in passangers side of windscreen

  15. Fail80,969 miles (+7,227)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,969 miles
    Test number
    438699323304
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear anti roll bar links have slight play
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NoteSome small stone chips in passangers side of windscreen

  16. Fail73,742 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,742 miles
    Test number
    469378322486
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust sections corroded.
    • NoteCentre exhaust 'Y' section starting to blow.
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear tyres starting to get low tread depth.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NotePlay in front anti roll bar D bushes.

  17. Pass73,742 miles (+8,403)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,742 miles
    Test number
    857238322312
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust sections corroded.
    • NoteCentre exhaust 'Y' section starting to blow.
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear tyres starting to get low tread depth.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NotePlay in front anti roll bar D bushes.

  18. Pass65,339 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,339 miles
    Test number
    669365811304
    • NoteAnti roll bar D bushes worn.
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded.

  19. Fail115,921 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,921 miles
    Test number
    307125011356
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight fuel leak from fuel filter.

  20. Fail65,339 miles (+8,661)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,339 miles
    Test number
    177965911341
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAnti roll bar D bushes worn.
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded.

  21. Pass56,678 miles (+7,629)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,678 miles
    Test number
    630829810328
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

  22. Pass49,049 miles (+7,987)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,049 miles
    Test number
    892339129323
    • NoteBoth front lower rear wiskbone bushes cracking-perishing and de-lamanating (Advise attention)
    • NoteRear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

  23. Pass41,062 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,062 miles
    Test number
    573307338393
    • NoteBoth front lower wishbone rear rubber bushes starting to split/crack and perish

Questions about LS05 KVL

Does LS05 KVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 KVL expired on 22 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 KVL?
The MOT on LS05 KVL expired on 22 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 KVL done?
LS05 KVL was recorded at 146,617 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2022, an average of 7,532 miles a year.
Has LS05 KVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 KVL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS05 KVL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 KVL find?
LS05 KVL passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2022 with 9 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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