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BN56 SHV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,185 mi
Last recorded114,185 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 SHV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 114,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both sils are corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear diff lecking

Pass 31 Aug 2024 107,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2023 104,290 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,325 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 98,320 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 91,192 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear brake flexy hoses ferruls slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes at block join beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Rear Under body and components slightly corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2018 91,192 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely Binding (1.3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear brake flexy hoses ferruls slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes at block join beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Rear Under body and components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 87,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes at joins beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Central Mid exhaust slightly deteriorated at join

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 87,021 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Boyh front to rear pipes at joins beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Central Mid exhaust slightly deteriorated at join

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,787 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear links (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes at joins beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Mid section exhaust slightly deterioated at join

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,517 miles

Rear anti roll bar bushes and drop links have slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,456 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 53,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,479 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,102 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 33,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,784 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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BN56 SHV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BN56 SHV, 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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BN56 SHV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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