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AP09 AJX

2009 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,405 mi
Last recorded58,405 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 AJX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 58,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 58,405 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 43,857 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front lower arm (rear facing) rubber bushes perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components rusted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2023 43,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front lower arm (rear facing) rubber bushes perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components rusted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 40,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 37,021 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 35,483 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 35,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 33,656 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 32,663 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 29,843 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,805 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 27,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,780 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 20,760 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 18,208 miles

all wipers starting to deteriorate.

Fail 8 Jun 2013 18,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all wipers starting to deteriorate.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,165 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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AP09 AJX is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP09 AJX, 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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AP09 AJX is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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