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YT56 SHV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,082 mi
Last recorded177,082 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 SHV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 177,082 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 172,339 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 163,966 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 163,963 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 152,189 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in treads both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 152,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount bearing slight movement

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing in treads both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 133,877 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 119,136 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 118,876 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2018 108,317 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 101,143 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 101,143 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,657 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,777 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 66,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,705 miles

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

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Pass 28 Aug 2010 43,381 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,788 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 SHV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey 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 YT56 SHV, 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 YT56 SHV registered?

YT56 SHV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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