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CU56 XEC

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,509 mi
Last recorded110,509 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 XEC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 110,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 106,311 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,924 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 98,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2022 96,591 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 96,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 83,076 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 83,065 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,053 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 74,414 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 68,067 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,017 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 66,017 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 63,377 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,259 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 60,259 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 57,623 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge slightly worn

Fail 4 Nov 2014 57,623 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,729 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,019 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 42,471 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 30,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,285 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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CU56 XEC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc 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 CU56 XEC, 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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What year was CU56 XEC registered?

CU56 XEC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is CU56 XEC safe to buy?

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