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YB56 BSZ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,315 mi
Last recorded153,315 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 BSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 153,315 miles

Both front inner floors/sills corroded slightly

Both rear inner sills/floors corroded slightly

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

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

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

Offside Front driveshaft not fully home

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

all anti roll bar drop links have slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2020 148,850 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 138,918 miles

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

rear brake pipe side of tank corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 138,915 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust blow centre

rear brake pipe side of tank corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 132,545 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 120,365 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 108,823 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 97,256 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 86,685 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 1 May 2013 76,988 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 68,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 60,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2010 47,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 May 2010 47,900 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres bold on inner edges.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,817 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 44,817 miles

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

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

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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YB56 BSZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YB56 BSZ, 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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YB56 BSZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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