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RV06 UTB

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,746 mi
Last recorded93,746 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 UTB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 93,746 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 93,438 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 91,447 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 87,584 miles

ALL SHOCKS HEAVILY CORRODED.

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT PERISHED AND SPLITTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH MOUNTING AREAS, HEAVILY CORRODED.

Rear REAR UNDERBODY CORRODED.

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH REARS. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR UPPER AND ALL LOWER ARMS. ALL BUSHES PERISHED AND SOFT. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 87,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONTS. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

ALL SHOCKS HEAVILY CORRODED.

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT PERISHED AND SPLITTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH MOUNTING AREAS, HEAVILY CORRODED.

Rear REAR UNDERBODY CORRODED.

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH REARS. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR UPPER AND ALL LOWER ARMS. ALL BUSHES PERISHED AND SOFT. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 85,692 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 78,867 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 78,867 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 78,583 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 78,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 74,291 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,636 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 60,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,937 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,454 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,849 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 46,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,717 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,571 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RV06 UTB 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 72.7%.

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 RV06 UTB, 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 RV06 UTB registered?

RV06 UTB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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