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ST06 VEK

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,060 mi
Last recorded148,060 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 VEK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 148,060 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2018 137,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear leveler pivot rod modified.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 137,086 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 137,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear half (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear-half (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 132,208 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak slight from gearbox area. ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 122,664 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 122,664 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 115,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 105,635 miles

AUTOMATIC LIGHT LEVELLING DEVICE WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

AUTOMATIC LIGHT LEVELLING MECHANISM BROKEN AT OFFSIDE REAR

Pass 27 May 2013 91,213 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 91,213 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads look low

rear h/lamp self levler brocken

Fail 13 Jun 2012 77,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads look low

rear h/lamp self levler brocken

Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,297 miles

HEADLAMP LEVELLING DEVISE AT OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION HAS BROKEN ROD

Pass 26 May 2010 50,066 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 50,066 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,898 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 36,878 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PUNCTURED /NAIL IN CENTRE

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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ST06 VEK is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST06 VEK, 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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ST06 VEK is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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