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AO59 NHV

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,790 mi
Last recorded129,790 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 129,790 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 120,263 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 113,570 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 107,272 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 107,272 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,735 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers view but not over 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 93,598 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 87,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 79,594 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 66,735 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,051 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Dec 2015 57,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,786 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 49,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,945 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 30,348 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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AO59 NHV 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 81.3%.

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 NHV, 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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AO59 NHV is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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