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KC55 BAT

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,723 mi
Last recorded72,723 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 BAT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 72,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Some corrosion of underbody and suspension

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 62,860 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Surface corrosion on OSF suspension turret

Surface corrosion on bottom edge of sill structure

Surface corrosion on front & rear suspension

Pass 1 Jul 2024 58,986 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 58,950 miles

surface corrosion to suspension components.

Fail 30 Nov 2023 58,949 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion to suspension components.

Pass 28 Nov 2022 58,602 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 57,211 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 57,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 55,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 55,814 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 55,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective fractured and backbox hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 55,371 miles

Brake performance not tested due to offside front tyre defect.four wheel drive vehicle requires brake test on public road. (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective fractured and backbox hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,681 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Rear shock absorbers have slight movement

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,275 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre has deep cut to inner sidewall but no cords seen

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine MIL illuminated

Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,775 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear both rear shock absorbers have slight play in internal bushings

Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,245 miles

both rear shock absorbers have slight play in piston internal bushings

engine MIL illuminated

Fail 2 Dec 2015 52,245 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both rear shock absorbers have slight play in piston internal bushings

engine MIL illuminated

Pass 17 Dec 2014 51,323 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 50,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 46,425 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 46,416 miles

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

play in both rear shock absorbers

Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,820 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 31,684 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 22,593 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 16,006 miles

front tyres low

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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KC55 BAT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KC55 BAT, 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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KC55 BAT is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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