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SW56 VNZ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,037 mi
Last recorded73,037 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 VNZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 73,037 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 73,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 73,002 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 71,799 miles

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

vehicle is corroded in several places (not excessive)

Fail 28 Jan 2022 71,779 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside brake inop (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

vehicle is corroded in several places (not excessive)

Pass 15 Oct 2020 68,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 65,298 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 60,701 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 57,681 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,256 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,723 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear centre belt not not cliping in

Pass 1 Mar 2014 41,827 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,808 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 40,808 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 33,806 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,164 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 20,684 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,624 miles

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

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 VNZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SW56 VNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW56 VNZ registered?

SW56 VNZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is SW56 VNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 VNZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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