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YX56 BVW

2006 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,230 mi
Last recorded89,230 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 BVW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 89,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 83,798 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,332 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 77,052 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,109 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 62,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,485 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 61,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 60,791 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,573 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 58,573 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,291 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,099 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 31,099 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,562 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,479 miles

battery loose clamp missing

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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YX56 BVW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX56 BVW, 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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YX56 BVW is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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