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P18 MVP

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,134 mi
Last recorded119,134 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 MVP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 119,134 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 119,132 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle axle one (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 118,930 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 115,789 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 115,789 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 96,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 84,194 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,935 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,843 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 61,843 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,404 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,284 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 43,305 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,305 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,626 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,503 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,980 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,044 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 18,979 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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P18 MVP is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P18 MVP, 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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P18 MVP is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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