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AK59 GZS

2009 Subaru Outback

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,265 mi
Last recorded160,265 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 GZS
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 160,265 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 152,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 144,865 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 144,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 136,883 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 128,817 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,088 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 117,016 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 105,896 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 105,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 98,307 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,342 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 75,318 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 75,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,355 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,014 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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AK59 GZS is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK59 GZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK59 GZS registered?

AK59 GZS is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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