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BN56 SSK

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,490 mi
Last recorded111,490 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 111,490 miles

Both inner sills have holes one of which is close to prop shaft mount. None are deemed as excessive at the moment.

Headlight auto level malfunction light appeared on and off during test. Benefit given.

Rear brake pipe secured to subframe via cable ties. Brake pipes could chafe overtime leading to leaks

Fail 27 Jan 2026 111,473 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both inner sills have holes one of which is close to prop shaft mount. None are deemed as excessive at the moment.

Headlight auto level malfunction light appeared on and off during test. Benefit given.

Rear brake pipe secured to subframe via cable ties. Brake pipes could chafe overtime leading to leaks

Pass 19 Feb 2025 108,714 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 108,713 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Around the catalyst (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Around the catalyst (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking from a hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17/914Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 106,047 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 105,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 101,333 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 101,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 96,816 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 91,844 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 91,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 86,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,339 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 81,333 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,623 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 66,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,140 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,099 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 44,362 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,885 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 25,085 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 25,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,350 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 SSK is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SSK, 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 SSK is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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