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WU56 YKV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,788 mi
Last recorded61,788 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 YKV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 61,788 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 61,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 58,537 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 54,696 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 51,580 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 48,836 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 46,033 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 43,087 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 40,213 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 40,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,249 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 34,554 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,796 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,048 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 26,031 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,744 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,839 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,216 miles

emissions only just meet limits

Pass 7 Aug 2010 12,352 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 9,499 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 9,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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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WU56 YKV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WU56 YKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU56 YKV registered?

WU56 YKV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WU56 YKV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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