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YP56 FYB

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,168 mi
Last recorded73,168 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 FYB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 73,168 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 73,162 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 72,550 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 71,908 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 71,895 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020 65,873 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.7mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,037 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 52,252 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 48,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 44,079 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 39,361 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 39,361 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 34,237 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,935 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,751 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,698 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 15,536 miles

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

front tyres and front b / pads close to limit

Pass 18 Jan 2010 15,536 miles

front tyres and front b / pads close to limit

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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YP56 FYB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YP56 FYB, 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 YP56 FYB registered?

YP56 FYB is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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