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SX56 LSE

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,470 mi
Last recorded124,470 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX56 LSE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 124,470 miles

various pieces of welding work carried out at both rear arches coated in sealer but look ok

Fail 5 Oct 2020 124,430 miles

Emissions not tested unknown timing belt condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch past seatbelt mount to diff mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch past seatbelt mount towards diff mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sills covered with plastic skirts . also corroded along inside edge but not burst or holed

Pass 26 Sep 2019 117,050 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 109,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 109,356 miles

Brake performance not tested due to corroded pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested mil light on? (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

all tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 6 Oct 2017 102,398 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 102,398 miles

Brake performance not tested declerometer test required and both front springs broken (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,454 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear pipes at junction (o/s/r) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 98,454 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust split in two places (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear pipes at junction (o/s/r) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 92,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint blowing slightly (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 83,581 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,938 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 73,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,158 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,075 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r shock absorber has slight play

o/s/r shock absorber has slight play

Fail 21 Sep 2011 52,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r shock absorber has slight play

o/s/r shock absorber has slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,569 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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SX56 LSE is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SX56 LSE, 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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SX56 LSE is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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