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CE56 GZT

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,816 mi
Last recorded100,816 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 GZT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 100,816 miles

Both front lower suspension arms heavily corroded

Both inner sills corroded Offside and Nearside

Both rear chassis legs corroded Offside and Nearside

Corrosion front subframe Offside and Nearside ( under bonnet )

Corrosion front subframe underneath and radiator mounts

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe heavily corroded also suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 100,019 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components front and rear sub frames suspension arms anti roll bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 99,149 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames all suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear main chassis o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

complete exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2024 99,149 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames all suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear main chassis o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

complete exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 98,095 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

middle to rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 94,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 91,662 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 91,661 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 87,270 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 87,253 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective All mountings and joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front heat shield rattle/insecure

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement /axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 82,092 miles

both rear sub frame/axle bushes have slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2018 82,090 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

both rear sub frame/axle bushes have slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2017 76,917 miles

Both rear sub frame/axle bushes have slight play

Engine management light on

Fail 5 Oct 2017 76,917 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear sub frame/axle bushes have slight play

Engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2016 70,608 miles

Both rear sub frame/axle bushes have slight play

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 70,608 miles

Both rear sub frame/axle bushes have slight play

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,565 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust support bracket corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 64,565 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,992 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,982 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,452 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,086 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,238 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,336 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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CE56 GZT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CE56 GZT, 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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CE56 GZT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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