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SK06 SWZ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,910 mi
Last recorded86,910 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 SWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 86,910 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 86,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch at bottom (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch at bottom (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 84,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

underbody components corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024 84,698 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

underbody components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 80,267 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 80,267 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 80,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 75,221 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 61,054 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion rear boot floor

Fail 7 Mar 2018 61,053 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn off on inner edge

condition of brake pipes unknown,covered by plastic coating

corrosion in front wishbones,rear struts,inner sills,and boot floor next to drain plug

Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,534 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 3 Mar 2016 47,540 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 47,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,077 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,702 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,469 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 27,895 miles

rear exhaust silincer slightly deteriorated.centre exhaust hanger splitting away

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,495 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 17,403 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 13,023 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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SK06 SWZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SK06 SWZ, 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 SK06 SWZ registered?

SK06 SWZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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