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N12 YEA

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,516 mi
Last recorded96,516 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 YEA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 96,516 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front head lamp lens dulling advise repair

Pass 7 Jun 2024 92,806 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 87,670 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 83,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 80,639 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 79,827 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 74,378 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 74,378 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,292 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Rear Propshaft anchor bushes deteriorated but play not excessive

Fail 29 May 2018 71,267 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Rear Propshaft anchor bushes deteriorated but play not excessive

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,323 miles

Propshaft anchor bushes deteriorated but play not excessive.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,930 miles

Rear Propshaft bearing anchor point rubbers showing signs of deterioration

Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,824 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 59,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,030 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,847 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,759 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,878 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 39,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 34,294 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,683 miles

Nearside Front 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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N12 YEA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 N12 YEA, 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 N12 YEA registered?

N12 YEA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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