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AU59 YBA

2009 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,052 mi
Last recorded125,052 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YBA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2026 125,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 120,780 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 120,780 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All/both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 113,700 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 107,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 100,812 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,662 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 83,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,286 miles

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

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

O/S tail light broken.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,025 miles

Both Headlights Deteriorated and Beam Patterns Poor.

Both Rear Brake Discs Badly Pitted.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Mounting Broken.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 63,025 miles

Both Headlights Deteriorated and Beam Patterns Poor.

Both Rear Brake Discs Badly Pitted.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust Mounting Broken.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 63,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing & feathered on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front sidewall of tyre damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing & feathered on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but system adequately supported

Pass 20 Dec 2016 50,725 miles

O/S/F lower wishbone rubber deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 19 Dec 2016 50,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F lower wishbone rubber deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,629 miles

Damage to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Rear tyres have cuts to cords in the tread but not large enough to meet fail criteria

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Oct 2015 47,629 miles

Damage to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Rear tyres have cuts to cords in the tread but not large enough to meet fail criteria

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,255 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,010 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YBA is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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