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SM06 EKL

2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,792 mi
Last recorded82,792 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti107,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 EKL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 82,792 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 77,947 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 77,947 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 77,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 76,564 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 76,558 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 75,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,953 miles

headlight leveling rod corroded offside rear

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,417 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 68,471 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded at connector (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded at connectot (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 63,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 57,311 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pipes at valve slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 49,354 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 42,127 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 36,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 29,967 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 27,871 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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SM06 EKL is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 107,328 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM06 EKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM06 EKL is a 2006 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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