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YR56 YXC

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,778 mi
Last recorded126,778 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 YXC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 126,778 miles

general under body corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2020 126,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

general under body corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2019 126,768 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm on drivers side front sensor broken off (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Corroded to the extent the spring cup has partially detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body has corrosion

Both front and the offside rear shock absorbers are corroded

Front crossmember corroded corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2018 115,616 miles

Body and all suspension components have slight corrosion

Both front tyres worn on the inside edges

Front cross member corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 115,614 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Body and all suspension components have slight corrosion

Both front tyres worn on the inside edges

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

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 105,366 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 105,366 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 93,174 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 93,174 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,428 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 79,428 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,048 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,906 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 48,685 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,917 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 28,042 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 28,042 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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YR56 YXC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YR56 YXC, 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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YR56 YXC is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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