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FE56 DGY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

129,569 mi
Last recorded129,569 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 DGY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 129,569 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSI UPPER INNER BACK ARTCHES HAS HOLES MARKED WITH CRYON (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARTCHES INNER TO OUTER BACL SILLS VERY RUSTY REQ ATTENTION SOON POWER WASH OFF AND TOP UP ALL WAX OIL ECT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 123,133 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 123,133 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 116,972 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 116,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 113,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rubber bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 113,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rubber bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 105,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 105,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,658 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 95,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 95,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,721 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 88,721 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 83,020 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,926 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,922 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 71,922 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,613 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 67,613 miles

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

engine management light on.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,694 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 61,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,343 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,044 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 41,044 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,376 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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FE56 DGY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 FE56 DGY, 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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FE56 DGY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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