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SK56 OHC

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,608 mi
Last recorded77,608 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 OHC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 77,608 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 77,606 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 77,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking at rear flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at connector/junction (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,365 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 71,340 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 7 Oct 2016 67,912 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 65,877 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,906 miles

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

more resistance observed from offside front brake than nearside

Fail 14 Sep 2015 63,906 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

more resistance observed from offside front brake than nearside

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,380 miles

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

exhaust system showing corrosion

front washer fluid low

slight dampness showing on inside rear nearside lense

Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 40,712 miles

slight cracking on offside rear tyre inner tread

Fail 27 Sep 2012 40,639 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight cracking on offside rear tyre inner tread

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,994 miles

engine managment malfunction lamp luminated

front brake discs corroded on inner and outer faces

front brake pads wearing low aprox 4mm

Fail 30 Aug 2010 33,259 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 33,259 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,300 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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SK56 OHC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SK56 OHC, 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 SK56 OHC registered?

SK56 OHC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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