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YT56 SGZ

2006 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,063 mi
Last recorded101,063 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 SGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 101,063 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 92,048 miles

center exhaust blowing

Fail 11 Jun 2019 92,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

center exhaust blowing

Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,721 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,161 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear suspension arm bush has play

Offside Rear suspension arm bush has play

Fail 9 Jun 2016 78,161 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm bush has play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear suspension arm bush has play

oil not showing on dip stick. 3 litre top up was required to continue mot test

Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,535 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,355 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 72,137 miles

*** tyres under inflated ***

**** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = **O/S/F * N/S/F = 3.0MM**, O/S/R & N/S/R = 5.0MM , LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ****

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,137 miles

*** tyres under inflated ***

**** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = **O/S/F * N/S/F = 3.0MM**, O/S/R & N/S/R = 5.0MM , LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ****

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,499 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine check light staying on

Pass 7 Dec 2010 58,014 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 58,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 48,584 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 SGZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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