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SV56 XMU

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,027 mi
Last recorded101,027 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 XMU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2023 101,027 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 100,504 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 100,085 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 99,005 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 95,350 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,888 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes at the rear are corroded slightly

exhaust slightly corroded.

o/s front coil spring fractured at the extreme end.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 67,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes at the rear are corroded slightly

coolant low

exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 55,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Tyres Deteriorated Offside & Nearside

Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,448 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres Deteriorated Offside & Nearside

Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,591 miles

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

inner front brake discs pitted

Fail 7 Sep 2009 37,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 XMU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU registered?

SV56 XMU is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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