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DK56 MTE

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,503 mi
Last recorded94,503 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 MTE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 94,503 miles

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

Rear Under the vehicle surface rust

Pass 17 Jul 2023 91,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 86,529 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 78,453 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 77,759 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 74,868 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,538 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,402 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

near side rear tyre inner edge

off side rear tyre outter edge

Fail 13 Dec 2013 59,202 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

near side rear tyre inner edge

off side rear tyre outter edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,974 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,972 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2011 40,318 miles

front brake pads wearing low

off side rear shock slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2010 33,215 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,210 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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DK56 MTE is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DK56 MTE, 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 DK56 MTE registered?

DK56 MTE is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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