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BV06 ZPH

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,586 mi
Last recorded104,586 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 ZPH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2021 104,586 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2021 104,586 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 102,813 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel - Efficiency ok

Nearside Mirror cover insecure

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 102,375 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Lost reflective film (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel - Efficiency ok

Nearside Mirror cover insecure

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 93,848 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged outer casing insecure ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer walls show signs of run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer hub arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 93,848 miles

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

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

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged outer casing insecure ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer walls show signs of run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer hub arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine oil below minimum ( have topped up before carrying out emission test)

Pass 19 Dec 2018 90,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,665 miles

ecu light on

n/s rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2017 85,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

ecu light on

n/s rear wheel arch damaged

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Nov 2016 75,333 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ecu light on

Fail 8 Nov 2016 75,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

ecu light on

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2015 69,103 miles

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

E C U light on

Front discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 17 Nov 2015 69,100 miles

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

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

E C U light on

Front discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,285 miles

ecu light on

exhaust back box corroded

front tyres worn on edges 205/50/16

o/s front plastic inner arch damaged

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link bars

windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Nov 2014 59,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ecu light on

exhaust back box corroded

front tyres worn on edges 205/50/16

o/s front plastic inner arch damaged

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,226 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 52,226 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,944 miles

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

Offside wiper blade wearing.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 36,870 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 31,084 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads apx 5 mm

Fail 5 Nov 2010 31,084 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads apx 5 mm

Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,951 miles

Dirt getting into front number plate.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 23,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Dirt getting into front number plate.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,229 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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BV06 ZPH is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BV06 ZPH, 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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BV06 ZPH is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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