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EK56 VOB

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,381 mi
Last recorded113,381 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 VOB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 113,381 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 100,743 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 100,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 96,903 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 92,657 miles

Front pads getting low

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

Pass 24 May 2019 83,742 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,866 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating cracks in thread outer edges 225/45r17 91y

Rear tyres deteriorating cracks in thread inner and outer bands

Pass 31 May 2017 74,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,759 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 67,759 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both scoring and heavy wear lip on inner face of discs (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,189 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,341 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 54,341 miles

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

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

Advise n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,792 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,110 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,654 miles

both front tyres worn on edges. nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,390 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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EK56 VOB 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 83.3%.

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 EK56 VOB, 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 EK56 VOB registered?

EK56 VOB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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