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HY56 KFO

2006 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,601 mi
Last recorded160,601 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 KFO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 160,601 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights n/w

Fail 6 Sep 2023 160,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached corroded away (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

reverse lights n/w

Pass 12 Aug 2022 156,302 miles

reverse lights n/w

Rear Exhaust System badly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2022 156,302 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror case (6.2.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights n/w

Rear Exhaust System badly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 149,413 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 149,413 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system badly corroded

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 142,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust attachments severely corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse Light Not Working

Fail 26 Aug 2020 142,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust attachments severely corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse Light Not Working

Pass 10 Sep 2019 138,710 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust system excessively corroded..Req Attention Urgently (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps very poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 10 Sep 2019 138,710 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust system excessively corroded..Req Attention Urgently (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps very poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps OS No plate n/w (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reverse lights not working

Side repeater not working BOTH Repeater Lamps Broken,Sharp edge & Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 129,869 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 122,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 115,029 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 115,029 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 109,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y-pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 109,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y-pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,407 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 78,975 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 78,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 71,890 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 58,180 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear discs scored and pitted

Rear number plate delaminateing

Tred of both rear tyres worn on edge,nearside very heavy wear

Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,180 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear discs scored and pitted

Rear number plate delaminateing

Tred of both rear tyres worn on edge,nearside very heavy wear

Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,967 miles

both front wishbone rear most bushes starting to break up anbd both front tyres worn on inner edges.

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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HY56 KFO is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,072 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 Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY56 KFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY56 KFO is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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