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DY55 XUZ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,721 mi
Last recorded147,721 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XUZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 147,721 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 143,526 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 143,514 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 142,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 140,093 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 139,167 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 137,906 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 135,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 133,780 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 131,985 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 129,124 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 127,001 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 121,029 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 117,041 miles

front reg plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 24 Jan 2012 112,229 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 102,106 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 88,526 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 88,526 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DY55 XUZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DY55 XUZ, 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 DY55 XUZ registered?

DY55 XUZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 February 2006.

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The MOT history for DY55 XUZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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