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5 KBU

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,888 mi
Last recorded46,888 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 KBU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 46,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 44,744 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 42,786 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 42,786 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 41,507 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 40,126 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 39,566 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 39,536 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 37,729 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 35,939 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,825 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 25,946 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 22,232 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,014 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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5 KBU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 69,451 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 5 KBU, 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 20 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5 KBU registered?

5 KBU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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