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SB56 NTK

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,401 mi
Last recorded99,401 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 NTK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 99,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 97,222 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 94,951 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 92,999 miles

General corrosion suspension parts

Pass 12 Oct 2021 91,657 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and suspension corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 91,656 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 90,977 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 86,385 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 86,324 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,097 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 79,645 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 79,567 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive .478 (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,801 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 68,136 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,119 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 57,881 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 52,443 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 38,434 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,120 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 30,016 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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 NTK is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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