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FM06 HMV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

51,523 mi
Last recorded51,523 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 HMV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 51,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Driveshaft seal slight oil leak

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 51,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Driveshaft seal slight oil leak

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 49,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 49,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 44,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 44,395 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 35,096 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2022 33,079 miles

Both Rear Tyres Inner Edge Wearing Unevenly, Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Front And Rear Suspension Components Corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2021 33,002 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 32,982 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 32,845 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 32,835 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 32,560 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 32,557 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,211 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 31,204 miles

Suspension components corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2015 31,199 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,071 miles

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

Slight bind on n/s/f brake

Suspension components getting rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2014 30,042 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn very badly on inner edge

N/s/f inner cv gaitor leaking

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

Slight bind on n/s/f brake

Suspension components getting rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,876 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 27,037 miles

both inner rear tyres very worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,489 miles

front discs worn on inner edges

rear tyres worn odd on inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2010 22,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,301 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 17,178 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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FM06 HMV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FM06 HMV, 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 FM06 HMV registered?

FM06 HMV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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