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VN56 SWY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,922 mi
Last recorded134,922 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 SWY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 134,922 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 123,390 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 117,533 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 112,053 miles

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

N/s/f tyre worn on edges of tread

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

O/s/f tyre worn on edges of tread & perished

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 108,901 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 108,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 105,811 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 105,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 101,784 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 95,601 miles

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 86,321 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm / worn on inner edge of tread / slightly miss-shaped

Exhaust system corroded in places front to rear

Pass 29 Nov 2016 78,472 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 69,860 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger mounts corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 62,380 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 51,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

All tyres worn on inner edges

Front brakes wearing unevenly reccomend having system checked

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,861 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

Front brakes wearing unevenly reccomend having system checked

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2012 43,483 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,896 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiper blade split but clearing windscreen

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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VN56 SWY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN56 SWY, 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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What year was VN56 SWY registered?

VN56 SWY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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