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AM59 NLA

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,984 mi
Last recorded105,984 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM59 NLA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 105,984 miles

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack ends

various marks over vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2026 105,984 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

chip in screen

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack ends

various marks over vehicle

Pass 3 Jan 2025 105,332 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside mirror loose

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering rack ends

Pass 25 Jan 2024 92,893 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 92,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 87,660 miles

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 13 Jan 2023 87,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 20 Jan 2022 83,952 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking from rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 83,952 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking from rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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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AM59 NLA is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM59 NLA, 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 AM59 NLA registered?

AM59 NLA is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is AM59 NLA safe to buy?

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