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YK06 VBA

2006 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,026 mi
Last recorded162,026 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Legacy85,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 VBA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 162,026 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiator crossmember coroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated/coroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 160,947 miles

parking brake travel high , advise ajust

Pass 23 Jul 2019 146,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 146,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 125,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bus and offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm and offside rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 103,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and offside front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush and offside rear inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,702 miles

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

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 6 Apr 2016 75,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,916 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 61,916 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,436 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,833 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,564 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,765 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 24,261 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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YK06 VBA is a 2006 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 85,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK06 VBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YK06 VBA is a 2006 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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