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YX56 DMY

2006 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,760 mi
Last recorded98,760 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 DMY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 98,760 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 98,090 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 17 Jun 2025 98,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick-up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick-up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Ride height sensor linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 7 Jun 2024 97,245 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 96,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 95,152 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 93,019 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 93,008 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 91,374 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 88,753 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 85,111 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 80,963 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 76,711 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 71,816 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,436 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,673 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 63,673 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

small chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2012 60,204 miles

both rear tyres worn on off on shoulder

Fail 13 Sep 2012 60,204 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on off on shoulder

Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,346 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 55,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,299 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 46,224 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 46,224 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DMY is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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