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VK56 KFY

2006 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,272 mi
Last recorded92,272 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 KFY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,272 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 88,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,607 miles

Exhaust flange joints badly rusted.

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 79,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flange joints badly rusted.

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,643 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Slight play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 71,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Engine management light showing.

Slight play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,044 miles

Small amount of play in front anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,259 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,206 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 50,204 miles

Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut Not in excess of regulations

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,098 miles

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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VK56 KFY is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK56 KFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK56 KFY registered?

VK56 KFY is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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