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DK56 FWL

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

202,653 mi
Last recorded202,653 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 FWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 202,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner 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 21 Sep 2021 197,872 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 197,872 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 190,463 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 184,960 miles

oil leaks

Fail 8 May 2018 184,952 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

oil leaks

Pass 5 May 2017 174,516 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 153,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 128,855 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 127,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

HEIGHT LEVEL BRACKET BROKEN.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 100,288 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,375 miles

windscreen top tint within swept area.does not effect drivers view

Pass 2 May 2011 41,424 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,598 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 35,598 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 28,901 miles

Bad cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,901 miles

Bad cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

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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DK56 FWL is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DK56 FWL, 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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DK56 FWL is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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