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FH55 KGY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,223 mi
Last recorded77,223 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 KGY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 76,290 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 76,285 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering wheel arch near shocker top (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 73,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension slight corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 69,078 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 65,630 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,103 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 57,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 57,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 53,435 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 53,435 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre bracket (7.1.2)

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust bracket about to snap

Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

slight deterioration/corrosion to exhaust backbox

Pass 11 Aug 2015 44,882 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,537 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,542 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,530 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 35,530 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,336 miles

near side and off side front tyres down to 3mm outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,853 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,243 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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FH55 KGY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FH55 KGY, 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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FH55 KGY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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