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BD59 LWR

2009 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,009 mi
Last recorded108,009 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 LWR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 108,009 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 105,666 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 105,623 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 104,333 miles

sill covers

Pass 5 Oct 2022 102,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 99,296 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 99,295 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flange blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 94,680 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,867 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 90,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lower pad retaining pin missing locking pin. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,272 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 84,269 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,199 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 70,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 53,780 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,056 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 334,188 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 334,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BD59 LWR is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD59 LWR, 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 BD59 LWR registered?

BD59 LWR is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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The MOT history for BD59 LWR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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