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SM06 UBD

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,608 mi
Last recorded79,608 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 UBD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2018 79,608 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Engine management light stays On

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

Front Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Nearside and Offside brake disc corroded

Front Inner Nearside and Offside brake disc excessively corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,387 miles

Engine management light stays On

Front Nearside and offside inner brake disc corroded

Offside Driver seat slightly loose

Offside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2016 68,235 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,177 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 61,869 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,133 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 52,669 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 48,809 miles
Fail 7 May 2012 48,777 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,787 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 43,786 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2010 35,501 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 35,501 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2009 25,888 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 UBD is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UBD, 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 UBD is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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