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RK56 XOM

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

150,148 mi
Last recorded150,148 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 XOM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 150,148 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 143,984 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track ends slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 143,984 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track ends slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 134,796 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd catalyst cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 118,813 miles

Corrosion on Rear Suspension

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 109,338 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 107,753 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear roll bar mounting bushes/d-bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 105,561 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 100,896 miles

Front exhaust has leak from cat

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread is worn on outer and inner edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre tread worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,347 miles

Hazard Switch tell tale covered over but switch still works correctly

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,380 miles

MIL light illuminated

Fail 12 Aug 2016 90,362 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

MIL light illuminated

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mountings rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2014 79,830 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mountings rusty

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 12 Nov 2013 70,047 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,511 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,966 miles

front discs corroded inside surface

rear discs corroded inside surface

Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,407 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 XOM 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 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XOM, 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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RK56 XOM is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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