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BN56 SOH

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,020 mi
Last recorded131,020 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 SOH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 131,020 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight leak from exhaust middle section

slight lift in steering rack at nearside

Fail 16 Sep 2020 131,020 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively cleaned screen and wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight leak from exhaust middle section

slight lift in steering rack at nearside

Pass 14 Jun 2019 119,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tiny section of front to rear pipe at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket between cat and gearbox, bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 119,094 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tiny section of front to rear pipe at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective bracket between cat and gearbox, bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 109,201 miles

exhaust slightly smokey

slight leak at exhaust

Fail 8 Jun 2018 109,201 miles

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

exhaust slightly smokey

slight leak at exhaust

Pass 7 Jun 2017 101,362 miles

Central slight exhaust blow

EML on

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 101,360 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central slight exhaust blow

EML on

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,616 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l. light on

front number plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Jun 2015 85,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l. light on

front number plate cracked

pos knocking noise in nearside front top shock absorber mounting

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower engine covers fitted

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear

Fail 21 Feb 2014 58,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower engine covers fitted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,505 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,685 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread worn inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2010 20,190 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,798 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 SOH is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SOH, 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 BN56 SOH registered?

BN56 SOH is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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