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YL05 YYB

2006 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,373 mi
Last recorded72,373 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 YYB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 72,373 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 71,358 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 70,955 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 69,520 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 67,667 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 63,750 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 60,760 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,757 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 55,606 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 55,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,353 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,153 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,958 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,867 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,736 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 16,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front and rear brake pads low

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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YL05 YYB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YL05 YYB, 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 YL05 YYB registered?

YL05 YYB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2006.

Is YL05 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 YYB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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