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AU59 YAY

2009 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,224 mi
Last recorded113,224 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YAY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 113,224 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Nov 2024 105,394 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions fluctuate

Pass 8 Nov 2023 98,660 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 92,105 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 92,055 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 84,939 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 78,772 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,290 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,075 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,366 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 64,366 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,301 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,980 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,905 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,552 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 YAY is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

AU59 YAY is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is AU59 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU59 YAY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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