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SM56 MSU

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,662 mi
Last recorded57,662 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 MSU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 57,662 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 57,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 52,710 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 52,710 miles

Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 49,790 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 46,404 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is on

Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,453 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 31,091 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,428 miles

Front discs pited and worn

Front number plate broken

Offside wiper split

Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,813 miles

sill covers fitted

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 MSU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

SM56 MSU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is SM56 MSU safe to buy?

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