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SM56 MPX

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,320 mi
Last recorded61,320 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 MPX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 61,320 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 60,245 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 51,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 51,704 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,455 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 41,820 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,413 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 38,514 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,007 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 33,982 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,062 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,336 miles

Offside Front Headlight Condensated

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,847 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Sep 2010 24,847 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,374 miles

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

both sills coverd

Fail 20 Nov 2009 19,374 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both sills coverd

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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SM56 MPX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM56 MPX, 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 SM56 MPX registered?

SM56 MPX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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