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SM56 MSO

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,673 mi
Last recorded113,673 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 MSO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 113,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,226 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 101,696 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 101,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 95,803 miles

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint rubber slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2018 95,754 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2017 89,785 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 89,730 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 81,667 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,710 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 71,710 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 71,666 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Lever on sensor broken (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,414 miles

brakepipes coated with grease

Pass 11 Oct 2013 55,063 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,718 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 38,566 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,911 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 MSO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM56 MSO, 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 MSO registered?

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

Is SM56 MSO safe to buy?

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