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BT56 VVH

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,194 mi
Last recorded120,194 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VVH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 120,194 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 114,517 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 114,517 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 109,915 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 105,080 miles

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

suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2022 104,533 miles

Exhaust and suspension components have age related corrosion.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 104,054 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 102,372 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 101,592 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 101,592 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 98,702 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 95,844 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 94,868 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 81,453 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 81,453 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 67,449 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,449 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,284 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 52,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,079 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,670 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 23,670 miles

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

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

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 VVH is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT56 VVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT56 VVH registered?

BT56 VVH is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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