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VO56 BSY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,909 mi
Last recorded98,909 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 BSY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 98,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 98,906 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 92,557 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 89,322 miles

Central Front Exhaust Join/Flange Considerably Corroded - System Secure

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Bulb Incorrectly Fitted/Seated (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 89,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust Join/Flange Considerably Corroded - System Secure

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Bulb Incorrectly Fitted/Seated (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 83,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 83,859 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 79,736 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 79,330 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 79,275 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 79,278 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 78,836 miles

Brake pedal antislip worn

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2016 76,090 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

N/s/f tyre shows signs of run flat damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 69,838 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,274 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,493 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brakes making a noise

Fail 11 Nov 2013 53,493 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brakes making a noise

Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,055 miles

Both front inner cv boot clips leaking grease.

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,172 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2010 31,705 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 31,705 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,270 miles

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

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

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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VO56 BSY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VO56 BSY, 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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VO56 BSY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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