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YT55 XTY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,870 mi
Last recorded137,870 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 XTY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 137,870 miles

REAR SEATS REMOVED WHEN PRESENTED FOR TEST

Fail 22 Nov 2025 137,686 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR SEATS REMOVED WHEN PRESENTED FOR TEST

Pass 3 Oct 2024 135,590 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 135,564 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 130,780 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 130,767 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits cat removed (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 126,732 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 126,618 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 123,444 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 119,895 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 115,420 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 115,420 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 109,370 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 109,365 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 101,284 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 97,371 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin but perform perfectly. (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 91,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin but perform perfectly. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,143 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 81,004 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,366 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,621 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,447 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 35,252 miles

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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YT55 XTY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YT55 XTY, 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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YT55 XTY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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