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FL56 HWT

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,400 mi
Last recorded102,400 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 HWT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 102,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced all rear inner sill/ inner wheel arch side (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken leveling sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced all rear inner sill/ inner wheel arch side (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides ns/os heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light discolored (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake reserve travel is high

Pass 31 May 2024 102,376 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front & Rear shock absorbers are corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all the suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Hand has very little reserve travel left, needs repair / adjustment

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all the suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body - Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 102,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front & Rear shock absorbers are corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all the suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Hand has very little reserve travel left, needs repair / adjustment

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all the suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body - Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 102,185 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 102,183 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery lead (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 102,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2022 102,175 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 102,171 miles

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 88,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 101,370 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 101,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 91,876 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s/r + O/s/r D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 88,416 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp water in lamp

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

unmderside of vehicle showing corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2018 88,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp water in lamp

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

unmderside of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,460 miles

EML Light on

Fail 22 Sep 2016 85,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML Light on

Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,814 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,851 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 76,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,451 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,380 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,864 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,315 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,761 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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FL56 HWT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FL56 HWT, 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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FL56 HWT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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