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AO59 NHN

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,349 mi
Last recorded102,349 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 NHN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 102,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 97,939 miles

EXHAUST CENTER SECTION CORRODED/WEAK

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN MUD

Fail 18 Nov 2024 97,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXHAUST CENTER SECTION CORRODED/WEAK

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN MUD

Pass 6 Dec 2023 93,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust centre flange connection corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2023 93,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake binding, running hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake binding ,running hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust centre flange connection corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 88,337 miles

advise exhaust center pipe corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2022 88,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advise exhaust center pipe corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 84,222 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 84,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 77,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,564 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 68,058 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 60,666 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 53,181 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated/perished.

Rear exhaust flange corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 45,959 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 39,383 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 31,699 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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AO59 NHN is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 62,957 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 Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO59 NHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO59 NHN registered?

AO59 NHN is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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