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BN56 SOJ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,606 mi
Last recorded116,606 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 116,606 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 113,144 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 112,129 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 105,857 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 96,100 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,106 miles

both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2018 81,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses showing signs of corrosion

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,860 miles

nearside and offside front tyres showing wear on inner treads

Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,641 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,542 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 47,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,129 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 43,353 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 43,353 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,508 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 36,508 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,558 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 18,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2009 11,757 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 SOJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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