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MV56 JVK

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,541 mi
Last recorded118,541 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 JVK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 118,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe around cat been repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner brake back plate corroded to small hole

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body heavy under sealed

Pass 30 Mar 2022 118,001 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 118,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 115,955 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 114,240 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 107,086 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,454 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 92,829 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 86,219 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 73,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet release catch is stiff

Pass 7 Nov 2014 73,841 miles

bonnet release catch is stiff

Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,702 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 54,635 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 43,077 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 31,868 miles

o/s tail light inop

Fail 17 Dec 2009 22,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,032 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)

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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MV56 JVK is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MV56 JVK, 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 MV56 JVK registered?

MV56 JVK is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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