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BL55 WLU

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,859 mi
Last recorded160,859 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 WLU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 160,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 139,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2019 106,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats folded down on the day of the test not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 66,286 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,616 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,075 miles

Exhaust corroded + repaired

Fail 28 Oct 2016 56,070 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust corroded + repaired

Pass 12 Nov 2015 53,869 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 46,628 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 13 Dec 2013 40,414 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 40,414 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,042 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 38,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished bald inside edge

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished bald on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,143 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,927 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brakes fluctuating slightly

front registration plate damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,024 miles

nearside front brake fluctuating slightly

tyres perishing slightly on outer edges

Pass 9 Jan 2009 20,985 miles

slight corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

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 WLU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WLU, 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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BL55 WLU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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