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M123 HEA

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,412 mi
Last recorded113,412 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 HEA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 113,412 miles

chassis is corroded very slightly

read braket is corroded

Pass 30 May 2025 111,846 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 111,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 109,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under side (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion under side

Fail 13 Mar 2023 109,173 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured Self levelling arm broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under side (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion under side

Fail 31 Jan 2023 109,163 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill end. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component fractured Self leveling arm broken. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 105,461 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,247 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 100,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot has a pinhole

Fail 11 Oct 2019 100,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative self leveling sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot has a pinhole

Pass 23 Oct 2018 97,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake bind

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 96,897 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake bind

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,981 miles

brake pipes covered with protective cover making inspection difficult

under trays fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,879 miles

brake pipes covered with plastic covering making inspection difficult

engine under tray fitted along with outer sill covers making corrosion inspection difficult

Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,305 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,950 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,332 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 65,525 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 65,525 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2012 56,979 miles

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

n/s front brake binding very slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,979 miles

n/s front brake binding very slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,155 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 43,155 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,625 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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M123 HEA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M123 HEA, 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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M123 HEA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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