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AK59 GZL

2009 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

112,647 mi
Last recorded112,647 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 GZL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 112,647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 107,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 102,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 96,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 88,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 82,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, and wearing out of shape

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Offside rear tyre worn out on inner edge but cords not visible at time of test.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,651 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 52,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,334 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 38,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,484 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,460 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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AK59 GZL is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 79,554 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK59 GZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK59 GZL registered?

AK59 GZL is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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