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AU59 SBY

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,851 mi
Last recorded85,851 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 SBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 85,851 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 81,883 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 76,115 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 71,471 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 67,736 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,750 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 59,706 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 54,715 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,912 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 40,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 33,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 27,376 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 20,224 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,388 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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AU59 SBY is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU59 SBY, 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 AU59 SBY registered?

AU59 SBY is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AU59 SBY safe to buy?

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