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SD56 XVM

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,677 mi
Last recorded89,677 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 XVM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 89,677 miles

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

underside coated

Pass 17 Feb 2024 89,464 miles

underside coated

Pass 9 Mar 2020 88,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 85,516 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 85,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn

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

Pass 14 May 2018 85,470 miles

Offside Rear stability control unit broken

various metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2017 75,626 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2017 74,934 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,509 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush b bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 62,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush b bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,633 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 49,663 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 438,587 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,865 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,322 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 30,322 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,254 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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SD56 XVM is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SD56 XVM, 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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What year was SD56 XVM registered?

SD56 XVM is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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