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AO59 NHE

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,307 mi
Last recorded98,307 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 NHE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 98,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 88,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 79,007 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 68,489 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 58,105 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 54,441 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 50,703 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 50,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,128 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,173 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 36,009 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/f&both rears(inner beads) (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 29,820 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 17,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NHE is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO59 NHE, 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 AO59 NHE registered?

AO59 NHE is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is AO59 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 NHE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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