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SD06 XBP

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,696 mi
Last recorded133,696 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 XBP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2026 133,696 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (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 Front Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and rear sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 133,230 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 130,072 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 129,306 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 126,885 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 124,584 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 120,958 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 116,225 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 109,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at cat (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 102,731 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 102,729 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 94,686 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,358 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 85,358 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,543 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 75,407 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,720 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 48,098 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 48,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 37,013 miles

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 XBP is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBP, 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 XBP is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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