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WJ06 HNV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,406 mi
Last recorded152,406 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 HNV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2026 152,406 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Rear Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Light Unit Damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 149,963 miles

Offside Rear light unit damage to lense

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

general condition of under side of car around rear suspention and brake back plates

Fail 14 Mar 2024 149,944 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe bracket detached

Offside Rear inner arch corroded near anti roll bar mount

Offside Rear light unit damage to lense

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

general condition of under side of car around rear suspention and brake back plates

Fail 22 Dec 2023 149,507 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch several places (holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underside age related wear & tear, corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas. brake backplates, shockers, subframes etc

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

Offside Rear damage to light unit / body-bumper

Pass 20 Dec 2022 145,821 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 145,821 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 142,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 142,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 137,354 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 137,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 131,522 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 131,504 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 126,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2018 126,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 120,584 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 115,036 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 109,882 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 105,063 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 101,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering drive belt appears to be slipping under load.

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 101,905 miles

Power steering drive belt appears to be slipping under load.

Rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 98,605 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 96,488 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 91,089 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 83,172 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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WJ06 HNV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJ06 HNV, 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 WJ06 HNV registered?

WJ06 HNV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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