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YT56 SKD

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,878 mi
Last recorded104,878 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 SKD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 104,878 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded but not with prescribed

chassis covered in undersill

Pass 27 Aug 2024 103,251 miles

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 4 Sep 2023 100,715 miles

outer sill cover fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2023 100,715 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

outer sill cover fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2022 98,554 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (has had a previous temporary repair) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,343 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section corroded + temporary repair to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (secured/tightened) (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect + light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 95,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

center exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,807 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 93,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front exhaust flange heavily corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 88,827 miles

Front exhaust flange thin/corroded (but not blowing)

Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,211 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,211 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 76,211 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,947 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)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 64,835 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,058 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 49,498 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 40,424 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,927 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,661 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 SKD is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SKD, 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 SKD is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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