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AV59 GRU

2009 Subaru Justy

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,458 mi
Last recorded134,458 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Justy47,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 GRU
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 134,458 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Filler Pipes ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle Beam Bushes Unbonded

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 126,330 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 126,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 175/65/R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 119,518 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 119,518 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 116,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails by jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 107,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower crossmember corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 99,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 89,116 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 74,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,374 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,597 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2016 45,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 34,823 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 34,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 22,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 22,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres heavily cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2013 10,991 miles

all four tyres starting to perish in tread

How Reliable is the Subaru Justy?

Based on 47,648 MOT tests across 5,599 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,647
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,599
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,850
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,604
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,745
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,523
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AV59 GRU is a 2009 Subaru Justy in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 47,138 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 Justy fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV59 GRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Justy typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Justy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV59 GRU registered?

AV59 GRU is a 2009 Subaru Justy, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is AV59 GRU safe to buy?

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