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PJ06 VKX

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,802 mi
Last recorded89,802 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 VKX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 89,802 miles

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 89,802 miles

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 88,465 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front heavily advised (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Heavily advised (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 85,773 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Minor engine oil leak

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 82,252 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 80,508 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 79,370 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,616 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 20 Jun 2018 77,310 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 77,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,782 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 51,755 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 51,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,406 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,571 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,924 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,259 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,119 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,885 miles

bad engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2010 29,880 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

bad engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2009 25,547 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 25,547 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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PJ06 VKX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 PJ06 VKX, 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 PJ06 VKX registered?

PJ06 VKX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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