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K300 WRX

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,158 mi
Last recorded158,158 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2017 158,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears and leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front outer sill corroded and weak outside of prescribed area

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

odd wheel nuts fitted to wheels

rear amp and speaker loose in boot

sill covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 Jul 2016 156,274 miles

exhaust slightly noisey

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2016 156,257 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

sill cover fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 154,324 miles

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

brake discs corroded all round

front to rear pipes not visible

outer sills not visible

Fail 30 May 2015 154,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake discs corroded all round

front to rear pipes not visible

outer sills not visible

Pass 4 Jun 2014 149,655 miles

brake servo corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 149,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake servo corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 143,015 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both outer sills obscured by plastic covers

non genuine exhaust fitted

Fail 7 May 2013 143,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both outer sills obscured by plastic covers

non genuine exhaust fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2012 137,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 136,904 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insercure

both outer sills not visable due to plastic covers

Pass 5 Apr 2011 126,059 miles

Both outer sills not visible

Fail 28 Mar 2011 126,059 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Both outer sills not visible

Pass 27 Mar 2010 112,454 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 112,329 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,555 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,311 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 84,183 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)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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K300 WRX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K300 WRX, 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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K300 WRX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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