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RV56 NZF

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,878 mi
Last recorded114,878 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 NZF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 114,878 miles

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

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

all under body suspension / brake components rusting

chip in front windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2025 113,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush /bearing (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))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in front windscreen

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2024 113,784 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area - marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

nearside rear inner wheel arch areas corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2024 112,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to metal wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to metal wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip to windscreen

corrosion to rear inner wheel arch area's

Pass 4 Jan 2023 111,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively & pads worn more than nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 110,437 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides suffering from corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% imbalance across the front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 107,399 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle Pipe Hanger Broken Away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 104,686 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 101,533 miles

damage to o/s/f side repeater

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

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

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

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

signs of corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 4 Jan 2018 94,796 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,376 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 86,368 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 82,230 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 70,391 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,391 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 60,937 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 60,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,540 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,259 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

O/S/R brake disc slightly pitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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RV56 NZF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RV56 NZF, 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 RV56 NZF registered?

RV56 NZF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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