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SM06 EKZ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,216 mi
Last recorded97,216 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 EKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,216 miles

EML on

Fail 7 Feb 2018 97,216 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing caliper carrier bolt (3.5.1j)

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

EML on

Fail 19 Jan 2018 96,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 86,008 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,904 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,885 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 52,885 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 49,470 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 44,918 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 39,070 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 39,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,728 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 37,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre is starting to scrub on inside and out side edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,219 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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SM06 EKZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM06 EKZ registered?

SM06 EKZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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