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VK56 KGN

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,120 mi
Last recorded181,120 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca66,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 KGN
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 181,120 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 177,647 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 170,719 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 161,283 miles

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

Front both front tyres have slight uneven wear on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 161,270 miles

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

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

Front both front tyres have slight uneven wear on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 157,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 156,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 156,325 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Both front tyres have uneven wear on the inner edges

Engine management warning light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 150,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 150,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 126,588 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 126,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2014 126,506 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml lamp on

Pass 8 Aug 2013 106,112 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,926 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 75,686 miles

all tyres are wearing biased to the edges of the tread

rear tyres are wearing low

Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,489 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges of the tread

Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,232 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru B9 Tribeca?

Based on 7,310 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
6,198
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 108
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 107
position lamp(s) not working 79
Stop lamp not working 71
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VK56 KGN is a 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 66,783 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 B9 Tribeca fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK56 KGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru B9 Tribeca typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru B9 Tribeca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK56 KGN is a 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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