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SV56 DHY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,418 mi
Last recorded149,418 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 DHY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 149,418 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 148,059 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 147,345 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 145,581 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 143,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 138,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 133,065 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 125,220 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2016 125,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 113,186 miles

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

offside rear tyre ......inner edge wearing

Pass 8 Nov 2013 96,137 miles

nearside rear tyre ...... inner edge worn smooth and cracked between tread

offside rear tyre ...... 3-4 mm in centre of tread

Pass 26 Oct 2012 80,985 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 80,875 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,749 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,212 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,098 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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SV56 DHY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SV56 DHY, 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 DHY registered?

SV56 DHY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is SV56 DHY safe to buy?

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