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SY06 LHW

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,228 mi
Last recorded138,228 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 LHW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 138,228 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

under seall all under body

Fail 25 Jun 2026 138,228 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under seall all under body

Pass 20 Jun 2023 130,059 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 130,059 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 118,289 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 106,362 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 106,362 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,331 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 68,513 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 64,282 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,612 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 52,118 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,574 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 38,873 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,643 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2011 30,643 miles

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

rear tyres badly cracked

underbody rust

Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,967 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

sills have covers fitted

slight wear on inner edge offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2010 22,397 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 22,390 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs corroded and worn.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,947 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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SY06 LHW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY06 LHW, 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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SY06 LHW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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