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BL55 VLD

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,121 mi
Last recorded66,121 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VLD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 66,121 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 66,105 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 64,726 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 64,711 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 63,583 miles

under trays/sill covers

Pass 22 Mar 2023 62,949 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 61,976 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 60,506 miles

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2020 59,953 miles

sill covers

Pass 5 Feb 2019 55,755 miles

slight play in all four shock absorber pistons none are leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,485 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 48,515 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 45,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 45,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,990 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 37,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 32,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 26,420 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 22,324 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,464 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 14,003 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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BL55 VLD is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL55 VLD, 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 BL55 VLD registered?

BL55 VLD is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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