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RKO 181

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,316 mi
Last recorded143,316 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKO 181
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 143,316 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 142,735 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 141,003 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 140,053 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 134,285 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 125,947 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 124,489 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 123,489 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 122,450 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 122,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 117,180 miles

Front N/S Tyre Worn On The Inner Edge

Fail 11 Apr 2016 117,180 miles

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

Front N/S Tyre Worn On The Inner Edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 108,902 miles

F/N/S CV BOOT PERISHED

Fail 19 Mar 2015 108,899 miles

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

F/N/S CV BOOT PERISHED

R/N/S TYRE TREAD CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2MM WEARING ON EDGES

R/O/S TYRE TREAD CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (1.68MM)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 103,813 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,735 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 87,699 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,745 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,188 miles

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

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

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

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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RKO 181 is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RKO 181, 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 RKO 181 registered?

RKO 181 is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is RKO 181 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKO 181 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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