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BJ06 CBV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,634 mi
Last recorded109,634 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 CBV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 109,634 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange before centre resinator (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower radiator support corroded

Front bonnet latch slightly sezied

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 107,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front C frame rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2023 106,849 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 103,292 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 89,607 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 89,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2020 80,867 miles

THE OSF INNER CV GAITER IS LEAKING GREASE

Fail 21 Jul 2020 80,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

THE OSF INNER CV GAITER IS LEAKING GREASE

rust in the nsf body stiffing bar

Pass 20 Jul 2019 80,628 miles

POLISHED HEADLIGHT LENS TO IMPROVE THE DIP BEAM PATTERNS

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK ALL 4 WHEEL BEARING DUE TO 4WD

Pass 21 Jul 2018 79,080 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses/patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal feels long

Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,118 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE REAR WHEEL BEARING DUE TO THE 4WD

Fail 29 Jul 2017 76,118 miles

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

THE EMT TELL TALE IS ON

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE REAR WHEEL BEARING DUE TO THE 4WD

Pass 30 Jul 2016 73,015 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO THE 4WD

Pass 1 Aug 2015 65,461 miles

headlamp lenses poor

Fail 30 Jul 2014 58,069 miles

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

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

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARING DUE TO THE 4WD

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,069 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARING DUE TO THE 4WD

Fail 22 Jul 2013 48,520 miles

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

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

THE OSR OUTER PAD LOOS WORN RIGHT TO THE TEST MIN AND NEEDS CHECKING VERY SOON AND THE OSR OUTER PAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK ALL THE WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO THE 4WD

Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,520 miles

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

THE OSR OUTER PAD LOOS WORN RIGHT TO THE TEST MIN AND NEEDS CHECKING VERY SOON AND THE OSR OUTER PAD IS STARTING TO GET LOW

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK ALL THE WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO THE 4WD

Fail 23 Jul 2012 41,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO 4WD

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,046 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO 4WD

Pass 23 Jul 2011 34,036 miles

OS NUMBER PLATE LIGHT STARTED TO WORK BUT MAY NEED A NEW BULB FITTED

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS BADLY WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO THE 4WD

Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,637 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,904 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BJ06 CBV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BJ06 CBV, 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 BJ06 CBV registered?

BJ06 CBV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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