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WJ56 XKA

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,479 mi
Last recorded82,479 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 XKA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 82,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,284 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 76,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear underside corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2023 75,933 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,955 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 74,955 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 73,911 miles

both rear anti roll bar mountings corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 72,703 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 70,592 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,718 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,760 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear anti roll bar mounts corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,200 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar inner bushes worn

Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,388 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,582 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,537 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,444 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,117 miles

Nearside Rear 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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WJ56 XKA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WJ56 XKA, 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 WJ56 XKA registered?

WJ56 XKA is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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