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BT56 DHV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,410 mi
Last recorded115,410 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 DHV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 115,410 miles

under side of car has surface corrosion.

Fail 27 May 2026 115,367 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced end of sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

under side of car has surface corrosion.

Fail 23 Oct 2025 115,279 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear suspension and front wheel bearing (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring seat corroded, spring dropped onto tyre (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring seat corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box seal / gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged due to spring sat on tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 111,113 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2023 109,671 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 102,413 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 102,367 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 95,380 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF/NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 95,363 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF/NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 87,937 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF/NSF/OSR/NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,823 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 69,949 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 69,947 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,553 miles

E/M/L on

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 60,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

E/M/L on

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 47,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 47,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,366 miles

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

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 9 Dec 2013 34,279 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 32,759 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,759 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 24,200 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 17,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 17,149 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 13,211 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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BT56 DHV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BT56 DHV, 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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BT56 DHV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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