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MV56 PPZ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,186 mi
Last recorded62,186 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 PPZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 62,186 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 58,631 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 54,641 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 50,248 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 50,155 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 43,554 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traction control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traction control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s front inner cv boot slight damaged

o/s cv boot inner slight damaged

outer sills covered not allowing full inspection

surface corrosion to under carriage

Fail 4 Nov 2021 43,525 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traction control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traction control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s front inner cv boot slight damaged

o/s cv boot inner slight damaged

outer sills covered not allowing full inspection

surface corrosion to under carriage

Fail 25 Oct 2021 43,459 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner, outer sill and wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded and holes

Nearside Rear bushes in track control arms deteriorated

Offside Front Inner cv boot slight leak of grease, boot still secure

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

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

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded and holes

Offside Rear bushes in track control arms deteriorated

sill cover fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Fail 12 Oct 2021 43,430 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded and holes

Nearside Rear bushes in track control arms deteriorated

Offside Front Inner cv boot slight leak of grease, boot still secure

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

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

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded and holes

Offside Rear bushes in track control arms deteriorated

sill cover fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,368 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 39,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 34,756 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 28,978 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 23,294 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 23,292 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,412 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 22,411 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,392 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 20,461 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,184 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,409 miles

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

nail in side wall nsr

Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,286 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 10,691 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2009 8,135 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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MV56 PPZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MV56 PPZ, 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 PPZ registered?

MV56 PPZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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