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CM55 BAT

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,852 mi
Last recorded104,852 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM55 BAT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 104,852 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 104,852 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 103,737 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 101,038 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 98,593 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 light of 2 off (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 97,488 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 96,500 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,648 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,244 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 85,998 miles

Front front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,498 miles

Offside Front brake feels tight

Offside Front window not working

Fail 23 Feb 2017 83,337 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 79,876 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 May 2015 74,424 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 69,859 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 67,235 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2012 65,094 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 61,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 54,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2009 49,141 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 49,141 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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CM55 BAT 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 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CM55 BAT, 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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CM55 BAT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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