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KO56 FRF

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,243 mi
Last recorded72,243 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 FRF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 72,243 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 72,187 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to both rear shocks (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function bottom cup excessively corroded away (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function bottom cup excessively corroded away (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

stone chips in windscreen

suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 71,616 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 68,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Fail 21 Jun 2023 68,692 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 19 May 2022 63,955 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2022 63,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative device missing (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advanced movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter weeping grease

stone chips in windscreen

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2021 60,483 miles

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

outer sill covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2021 60,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

outer sill covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 2 May 2020 53,703 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,212 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,977 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens condensated inside. all working

Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,673 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 50,673 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both heavily cracked cords visible (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 47,710 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 42,137 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,828 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,672 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 15,805 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 11,256 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 11,246 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 10,763 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 9,337 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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KO56 FRF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KO56 FRF, 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 KO56 FRF registered?

KO56 FRF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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