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WL55 LKV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,645 mi
Last recorded75,645 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 LKV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 75,645 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 72,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 70,551 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 70,521 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe covered in underseal

Pass 13 Sep 2022 68,288 miles

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber corroded.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fixing joint/flange area. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,803 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 63,073 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,137 miles

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))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,773 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,010 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,748 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,295 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,922 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,318 miles

centre seat belt twisted

condensation n/s headlamp

rear discs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2011 31,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre seat belt twisted

condensation n/s headlamp

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2011 27,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 27,289 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 20,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,931 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 15,155 miles

surface corrosion all discs!

Fail 28 Jan 2009 15,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion all discs!

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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WL55 LKV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WL55 LKV, 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 WL55 LKV registered?

WL55 LKV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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