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SP56 RSO

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,416 mi
Last recorded141,416 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 RSO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 141,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 141,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative at osf bottom arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 133,431 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 133,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 126,856 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 120,830 miles

EML on

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 111,022 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 110,901 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 103,836 miles

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

Rear both shocks leaking

items removed from drivers view

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 94,821 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,803 miles

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

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

head light electric adjuster lincage on rear axle broken

Fail 15 Apr 2013 76,803 miles

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

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

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

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

head light electric adjuster lincage on rear axle broken

Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,829 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 62,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,738 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 37,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,440 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,548 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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SP56 RSO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP56 RSO, 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 SP56 RSO registered?

SP56 RSO is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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