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SM56 MRY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,816 mi
Last recorded81,816 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 81,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 80,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 79,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 79,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 75,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 68,955 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 68,943 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 67,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,697 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 64,555 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 63,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,372 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 56,016 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 44,613 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,201 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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SM56 MRY 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 93.8%.

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 MRY, 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 MRY registered?

SM56 MRY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is SM56 MRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 MRY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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