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RK56 XOD

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,810 mi
Last recorded135,810 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 XOD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 135,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 124,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 116,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 105,544 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 101,860 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 98,965 miles

front brake pads becoming low and disc edges lipped

Fail 26 Oct 2020 98,963 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

front brake pads becoming low and disc edges lipped

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer close to inner cords

Pass 16 Oct 2019 93,688 miles

catalyst slow to react

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,320 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 86,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,493 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 71,821 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,114 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 64,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,696 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,310 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2013 50,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2012 44,463 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,463 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 38,694 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 31,511 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 31,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge smooth

Fail 15 Oct 2009 24,806 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 24,806 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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RK56 XOD is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RK56 XOD, 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 RK56 XOD registered?

RK56 XOD is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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