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VK06 HNV

2006 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,442 mi
Last recorded158,442 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 HNV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 158,442 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Extensive under trays not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 158,442 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Extensive under trays not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 151,168 miles

Different size tyres fitted to front and rear axle

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 151,167 miles

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

Different size tyres fitted to front and rear axle

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 146,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 142,214 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 135,162 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 115,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,379 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 81,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 77,190 miles

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,148 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,056 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,112 miles

exhaust system weak on joints but not blowing.

n/s/r & n/s/f tyres both bold on outer edges.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 58,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system weak on joints but not blowing.

n/s/r & n/s/f tyres both bold on outer edges.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 51,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads low 3/4000 miles max and rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,101 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres worn low on inside edges

front brake pads low and front brake discs corroded

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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VK06 HNV is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 85,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK06 HNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK06 HNV registered?

VK06 HNV is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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