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SA06 CEY

2006 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,493 mi
Last recorded126,493 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 CEY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 126,493 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2025 119,932 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 114,335 miles

all under vehicle covered by substance

Pass 4 Apr 2023 113,218 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 112,008 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 110,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 108,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 108,738 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 106,745 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 102,624 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 100,359 miles

n/s h/lamp dull & o/s no/plate light dull

Pass 27 Apr 2015 98,620 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 97,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion throughout exhaust system

Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 85,419 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 85,419 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,008 miles

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,827 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 57,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear fog light on very dim with ignition switched on

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,884 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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SA06 CEY is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA06 CEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SA06 CEY registered?

SA06 CEY is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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