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NY06 WBJ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,898 mi
Last recorded134,898 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY06 WBJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 134,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 134,898 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 123,484 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 114,220 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure light unit loose. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 107,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever requires adjustment. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

various points of underbody corrosion.

Pass 13 May 2022 99,500 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber slight weepage

Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 87,790 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 77,283 miles

exhaust slight leak

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2019 77,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

exhaust slight leak

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,722 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 66,714 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,099 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 60,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 54,709 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 50,663 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 50,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 46,433 miles

both front tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,084 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 35,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 35,249 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,476 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 22,256 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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NY06 WBJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NY06 WBJ, 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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NY06 WBJ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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