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NL56 LMY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,396 mi
Last recorded111,396 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 LMY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 111,396 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 108,125 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,832 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 101,546 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 101,546 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 95,923 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2020 90,355 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 90,081 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,112 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,963 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 75,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,972 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Loud clunk from front brake area

Rear disc pitted and corroded

Rear pads getting low

Slight play in 0sf lower ball joint

Fail 20 Jun 2017 70,972 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Loud clunk from front brake area

Rear disc pitted and corroded

Rear pads getting low

Slight play in 0sf lower ball joint

Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,456 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,592 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 53,579 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,090 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 49,090 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,462 miles

REAR TYRES EDGEWEAR

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,093 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 21 Sep 2010 31,112 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,805 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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NL56 LMY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NL56 LMY, 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 NL56 LMY registered?

NL56 LMY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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