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YT56 SFZ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,391 mi
Last recorded100,391 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 SFZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2022 100,391 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top holed in several places going into rear inner arch area as well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top holed in several places going into rear inner arch area as well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches at front holed next to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear after the union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake hose loose catching on wheel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills are covered

front U frame small hole i n/s/f on inner side

Pass 6 Sep 2021 97,182 miles

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

Heavy corrosion to suspension components.

Fail 2 Sep 2021 97,182 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Heavy corrosion to suspension components.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,569 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 95,569 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 93,569 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 93,540 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 91,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,659 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 87,639 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 84,786 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,699 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,666 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,666 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,092 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,798 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,656 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,717 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 27,888 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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YT56 SFZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YT56 SFZ, 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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YT56 SFZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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