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MK56 OMY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,226 mi
Last recorded76,226 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 OMY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 76,226 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking around outer tread edge . NO cords visible at time of trst (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing around both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 74,865 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,224 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,529 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 71,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 69,831 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 67,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 65,167 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Non standard exhaust

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,644 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,544 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 59,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 56,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,782 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,519 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,228 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,336 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2009 27,937 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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MK56 OMY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MK56 OMY, 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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MK56 OMY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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