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SM06 EKK

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,115 mi
Last recorded98,115 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 EKK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 98,115 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undersurface undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2025 97,361 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 96,022 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Dec 2023 96,022 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Nov 2023 96,022 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested overheated (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 92,923 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Nov 2022 92,912 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2021 89,070 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 89,051 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 85,653 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 85,653 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 81,569 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 79,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 79,200 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 79,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 77,766 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,766 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,533 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 69,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,687 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 61,687 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and offside front tyres have cuts on the inner wall not showing cordes

Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,586 miles

nsf tyre wall damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2011 53,586 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsf tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,927 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2010 56,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre scrubbed

Sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 45,227 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

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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SM06 EKK is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SM06 EKK, 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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SM06 EKK is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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