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S600 NBY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,861 mi
Last recorded113,861 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS600 NBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 113,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 113,097 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,362 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 109,088 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 107,206 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 103,811 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 97,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

headlamp level lamp illuminated

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 16 Apr 2019 97,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

headlamp level lamp illuminated

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,901 miles

EML light illuminated

Fail 9 Apr 2018 91,901 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (7.1.2)

EML light illuminated

Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,741 miles

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

Undertray fitted covering underbody components

Fail 12 Apr 2017 84,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Undertray fitted covering underbody components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,010 miles

engine management light illuminated

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 75,010 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,198 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,385 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 46,755 miles

Nearside front, nearside rear, offside rear tyre inner edge wear

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,581 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 35,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,256 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,436 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 14,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 6,045 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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S600 NBY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S600 NBY, 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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S600 NBY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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