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SB56 NTF

2006 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

87,689 mi
Last recorded87,689 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 NTF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 87,689 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 85,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 81,180 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 81,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTER NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 81,174 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases within centre pipe/front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative area of front suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened area of front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative area of rear suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 76,312 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 72,026 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 72,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,448 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front suspension level sensor bracket broken held with zipties

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 67,397 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rigid pipe to flexi bracket corroded and insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at central mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front suspension level sensor bracket broken held with zipties

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 64,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

center exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 31 Oct 2019 64,175 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2x nails ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

center exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Nov 2018 61,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 61,715 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,280 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 58,280 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,166 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 54,166 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,153 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,719 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 40,598 miles

nearside rear shoch slight play

Fail 10 Oct 2013 40,579 miles

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

nearside rear shoch slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiring hanging loose in boot

Fail 11 Oct 2012 34,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight seperation on nearside front tyre

wiring hanging loose in boot

Pass 14 Oct 2011 30,113 miles

Both sills covered

Pass 14 Oct 2010 26,549 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 22,538 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2009 22,531 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted

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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SB56 NTF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 SB56 NTF, 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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SB56 NTF is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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