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SF06 VYC

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,330 mi
Last recorded79,330 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 VYC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 79,330 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 78,930 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 78,757 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 78,494 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 78,149 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 77,870 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 77,842 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 76,231 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 75,151 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 73,387 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 733,870 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,081 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 65,018 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 61,746 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 56,933 miles

front brake judder

Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,508 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 47,508 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,771 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 33,023 miles

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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SF06 VYC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SF06 VYC, 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 SF06 VYC registered?

SF06 VYC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is SF06 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF06 VYC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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