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SV56 YST

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,757 mi
Last recorded105,757 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 YST
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 105,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 102,198 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 100,263 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 100,186 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 99,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 93,981 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Engine subframe / Radiator support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 93,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Where the brake pipe enters the cabin on the O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Where the brake pipe enters the cabin (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Engine subframe / Radiator support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose inwards (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 90,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 90,534 miles

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail air con and alternator belt (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 86,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 85,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,977 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 80,949 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 75,636 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,853 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and crooded (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,298 miles

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

Vehicle underside corroded in various areas.

Pass 29 Nov 2014 63,730 miles

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

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Pass 9 Nov 2013 59,789 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 59,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear wiper torn

slight corrosion on chassis

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,335 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,045 miles

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

check engine light is on

Fail 23 Nov 2011 44,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Engine management light on

Fail 9 Nov 2010 34,652 miles

EML light illuminated on dash

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,652 miles

EML light illuminated on dash

Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,129 miles

Idling poor during test

Nail in nearside rear tyre- repairable

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 YST is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YST, 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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SV56 YST is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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