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VK55 NNV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,483 mi
Last recorded108,483 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 NNV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 108,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 105,300 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 100,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 100,521 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (through car) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,668 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes in body to the join (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 94,641 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective not opening (3.1 (c))

Brake performance not tested no access to check under bonnet components (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested cant check oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes in body to the join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 89,231 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 89,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,117 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,663 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 74,663 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,338 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,535 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 45,152 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 45,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,525 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,638 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 21,718 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 21,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 14,418 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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VK55 NNV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red 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 VK55 NNV, 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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VK55 NNV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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