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BJ56 KVY

2006 Subaru Outback

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,538 mi
Last recorded156,538 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 KVY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 156,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front exhaust flange corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 156,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front exhaust flange corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 132,823 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2021 132,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Offside Front Outer track rod end locking nut loose

Fail 26 Jul 2021 127,803 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 117,678 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 102,302 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 91,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,304 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,040 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,049 miles

suggest tracking check

under trays fitted unable to check some pipes

Fail 4 Sep 2015 68,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching plastic inner wing on lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam no hight or patt check (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

suggest tracking check

under trays fitted unable to check some pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,028 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 60,023 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,823 miles

FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON SHOULDERS.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED.

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY SEPARATED.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 53,801 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON SHOULDERS.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED.

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY SEPARATED.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,096 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,990 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,514 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,412 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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BJ56 KVY is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,072 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 Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ56 KVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ56 KVY is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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