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FM06 PCO

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

72,357 mi
Last recorded72,357 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 PCO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 72,357 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 72,159 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 72,069 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

front wiper blades split

Pass 31 Jan 2024 71,555 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 71,552 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 71,455 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 71,455 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 71,408 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 71,408 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 71,276 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 71,167 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 71,167 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 71,167 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 69,600 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 68,432 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D rubbers (2.4.G.2)

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

eye level stop inop

Pass 3 Feb 2016 63,024 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 61,407 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 May 2015 61,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 55,151 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 55,106 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,825 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 47,491 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,657 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 40,657 miles

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

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 23,060 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,649 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 21,584 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,729 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PCO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FM06 PCO, 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 PCO registered?

FM06 PCO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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