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NL56 KYG

2006 Subaru Outback

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,781 mi
Last recorded128,781 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 KYG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 128,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 128,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 118,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front tyres perishing in tread

Pass 12 Jan 2021 111,258 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

general surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 8 Jan 2021 111,256 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel/ inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres perishing in outer sidewalls

general surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 13 Jan 2020 107,047 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,053 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Spare tyre defective bald ()

Fail 8 Mar 2019 104,049 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Spare tyre defective bald ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 99,888 miles

engine check light on

Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,860 miles

Nearside Front significant wear to tyre on the outside edge

Offside Front significant wear to tyre on the inside edge

Unable to fully inspect condition of outer sill,plastic covers fitted

advise wheel alignment check

Fail 20 Mar 2017 97,860 miles

Nearside Front significant wear to tyre on the outside edge

Offside Front significant wear to tyre on the inside edge

Offside Stop lamp not working bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

Unable to fully inspect condition of outer sill,plastic covers fitted

advise wheel alignment check

Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,770 miles

significant wear to nearside front tyre on the outer edge

significant wear to offside front tyre on the inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,035 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,490 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dry and slightly rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,226 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn and starting to split

front discs pitted

front pads worn

os front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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NL56 KYG is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL56 KYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL56 KYG is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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