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EJ56 KTF

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

110,610 mi
Last recorded110,610 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 KTF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 110,610 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 108,613 miles

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

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 Tyre heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion under vehicle due to age

Fail 10 Jan 2025 108,613 miles

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

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 Tyre heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion under vehicle due to age

Pass 3 Jan 2024 102,988 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL A LITTLE HIGH

O/S/F FRONT LOWER ARM/FRAME AREA A LITTLE CORRODED

REAR DISCS A LITTLE WORN

Pass 11 Jan 2023 101,360 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 101,343 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

sill covers preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,960 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 89,527 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 84,300 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 79,983 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 76,007 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,349 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 68,253 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,574 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,949 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,902 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 32,959 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 26,898 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 19,718 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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EJ56 KTF 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 EJ56 KTF, 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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EJ56 KTF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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