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SV56 CTU

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,838 mi
Last recorded58,838 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 CTU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,838 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil level low

offside wiper blade torn slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2016 58,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil level low

offside wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil level low

exhaust catalyst section rear joining flange very rusty but not leaking at time of test

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside rear tyre getting worn at inner edge (2mm)

Offside Rear tyre badly perished on inner sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cord

Fail 11 Sep 2015 51,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil level low

exhaust catalyst section rear joining flange very rusty but not leaking at time of test

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside rear tyre getting worn at inner edge (2mm)

offside rear tyre perished but not excessively at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,638 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,537 miles

both front and rear mcpherson struts corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,135 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 36,135 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,622 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,892 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SV56 CTU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SV56 CTU, 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 SV56 CTU registered?

SV56 CTU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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