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DE55 ZKC

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,494 mi
Last recorded120,494 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZKC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 120,494 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 114,232 miles

Light corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 114,148 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both rear anti-roll bar has slight play in pin/bush . marked with yellow

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2023 108,901 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 108,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 102,486 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 102,486 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 101,149 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 99,295 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 97,474 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,661 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 94,661 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 90,644 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 87,755 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 84,002 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,948 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,230 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 55,818 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,698 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,912 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 17,064 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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DE55 ZKC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DE55 ZKC, 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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DE55 ZKC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 January 2006.

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