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AK59 GZV

2009 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,894 mi
Last recorded119,894 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 119,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 101,475 miles

Underseal applied to under carriage of vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2024 101,324 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 101,314 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2023 96,207 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 96,207 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 89,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 82,220 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 82,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,016 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,271 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,949 miles

Exhaust at rear corroded

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,509 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight damage perishing and on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres edge wear and on 2.5mm outer edge

child seat fitted in nearside rear allowing only partial seat belt inspection

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake slight binding

nearside front tyre edge wear

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 32,557 miles

o/s/f tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply cord

Pass 25 Oct 2013 27,804 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 21,749 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 GZV is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GZV, 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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AK59 GZV is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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