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SW56 ELX

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,758 mi
Last recorded62,758 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 ELX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 62,758 miles

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

under carriage undersealed

Pass 29 Aug 2023 61,571 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 29 Aug 2023 61,571 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe jubilee clip broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 31 Jan 2023 60,785 miles

undersealed

Fail 31 Jan 2023 60,785 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

undersealed

Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 57,522 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 55,412 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 55,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 53,655 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,260 miles

Nearside registration plate lamp slightly dim but still illuminating the registration plate

Fail 8 Nov 2016 50,260 miles

Nearside registration plate lamp slightly dim but still illuminating the registration plate

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,550 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,043 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Nov 2013 31,899 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 31,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,893 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,976 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 9,945 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 ELX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SW56 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

SW56 ELX is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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