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SK06 SXM

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,608 mi
Last recorded117,608 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 SXM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 117,608 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle structure undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2024 112,521 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 108,117 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills coated in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

MIL does not illuminate

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 108,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear diff support bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills coated in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

MIL does not illuminate

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 102,493 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2021 97,229 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 93,872 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 88,947 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,114 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 83,084 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 69,674 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear outer diff bushes slight play

Fail 21 Jun 2017 69,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear outer diff bushes slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2017 69,396 miles

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

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,546 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 44,480 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,242 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 19,805 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 16,644 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 14,215 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,886 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 SXM is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SK06 SXM, 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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SK06 SXM is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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