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KY56 MVC

2006 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,551 mi
Last recorded179,551 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 MVC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 179,551 miles

Rear subframe corroded.

Fail 9 Jun 2023 179,537 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear subframe corroded.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 172,279 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded.

Slight leak, possible gearbox oil seals/inner cv boots.

Fail 1 Jul 2022 172,279 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded.

Slight leak, possible gearbox oil seals/inner cv boots.

Pass 15 Jun 2021 158,443 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive sharft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 145,334 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 145,319 miles

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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 131,743 miles

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

under trays ,sill covers and engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 120,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,880 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 106,880 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front headlight image weak advise headlight treatment

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust adequately supported

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

Offside Front headlight lens misted advise headlight treatment

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17w (4.1.E.1)

engine drive belts noisey

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,285 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 94,284 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section leaking at Y joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,856 miles

front brake pads getting very low off sidefront just touching early warning scraper bar advide early replacements

front suspension lower arm rear bushes just starting to detiorate

noise from clutch area

slight play in front n/s and o/s antirollbar link arms

Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,014 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,169 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,050 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 23,560 miles

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

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 16 Oct 2009 19,628 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyre slight wear on the outer edge

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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KY56 MVC is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY56 MVC, 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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KY56 MVC is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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