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KR56 XKL

2006 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

148,412 mi
Last recorded148,412 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 XKL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 148,412 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 125,609 miles

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

deep cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Jan 2015 124,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

deep cut to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 23 Jan 2014 102,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 102,717 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 86,753 miles

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

vehicle has been stood.

Fail 27 Nov 2012 86,742 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre scrubbing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2012 77,675 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre scrubbing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2010 58,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,056 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2009 39,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Sill covers fitted

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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KR56 XKL is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 85,500 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 Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR56 XKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KR56 XKL registered?

KR56 XKL is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is KR56 XKL safe to buy?

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