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AO59 MVW

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,862 mi
Last recorded112,862 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 MVW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 112,862 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 103,819 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 96,002 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2024 96,002 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 89,936 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 82,553 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 76,245 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,887 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 60,405 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,559 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,475 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,014 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,969 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,891 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 52,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,554 miles

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

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

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

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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AO59 MVW is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO59 MVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO59 MVW registered?

AO59 MVW is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AO59 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 MVW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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