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SW56 DHV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,790 mi
Last recorded134,790 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 DHV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 134,790 miles

vech has been undersealed

Pass 3 Feb 2023 132,451 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 125,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 112,199 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 112,198 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 96,328 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 92,987 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 92,986 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 87,110 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 83,675 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at (rear union) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at (rear union) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 78,892 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,791 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

engine management light on

Fail 15 May 2013 70,078 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 70,078 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 60,041 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,366 miles

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

all discs pitted on inside edge

Pass 12 Dec 2009 37,649 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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SW56 DHV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SW56 DHV, 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 SW56 DHV registered?

SW56 DHV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is SW56 DHV safe to buy?

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