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SD06 XBO

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,059 mi
Last recorded65,059 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 XBO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2023 65,059 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of offside rear suspension. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust system. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Auto. levelling device corroded/broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Anti roll bar mounting excessively corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 63,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 63,362 miles

Brake performance not tested due to suspension arm (1.2.1 (g))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (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))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 63,337 miles

Brake performance not tested due to corroded suspension arm (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded @ floor both pipes marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch @ top mount marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch @ top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 59,076 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 59,074 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,399 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 47,144 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 47,133 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective control arm droplink broken (1.7.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,929 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,948 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 39,363 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 35,620 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,316 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,000 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,029 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,424 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,625 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 14,625 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SD06 XBO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SD06 XBO, 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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SD06 XBO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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