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SA56 EYM

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,390 mi
Last recorded138,390 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 EYM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 138,390 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust in very poor condition and leaking

Near side and off side head light lenses deteriorating and beginning to adversely affect light image

Near side rear bumper fixings missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges, tread void outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Slight grease leak from near side rear outer drive shaft gaiter

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges, tread void on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing on edges, void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 135,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached not attached to fixings (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing outer edges slightly

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre scrubbing inner edge

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 135,260 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached not attached to fixings (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing outer edges slightly

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre scrubbing inner edge

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 135,260 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached not attached to fixings (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbing outer edges slightly

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre scrubbing inner edge

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 135,251 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached not attached to fixings (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbing outer edges slightly

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre scrubbing inner edge

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 130,865 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 130,865 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 125,733 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 125,733 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 117,033 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES AND CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CUTS ON TREAD

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 16 Oct 2018 117,033 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES AND CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CUTS ON TREAD

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 107,368 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 99,001 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 104,374 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 97,145 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 91,217 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 84,539 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 78,355 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,882 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,821 miles

front discs worn

n/s/r lense full of water

rear discs worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 70,151 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,141 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 60,635 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 60,635 miles

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

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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SA56 EYM is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SA56 EYM, 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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SA56 EYM is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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