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SK06 SXZ

2006 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,743 mi
Last recorded145,743 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Subaru Outback89,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 SXZ
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2017 145,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

mil light on

Pass 3 Oct 2015 141,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 128,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 128,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 113,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 95,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 83,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 61,471 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 61,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,611 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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SK06 SXZ is a 2006 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,072 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 Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK06 SXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SK06 SXZ is a 2006 Subaru Outback, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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