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BD59 LWT

2009 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,993 mi
Last recorded72,993 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 LWT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 72,993 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 69,200 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 69,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached securing not/bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 68,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 60,931 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 60,931 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 60,034 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,643 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear disc rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 57,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges and perishing on treads (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front and both rear tyres perishing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lambda reading only just passed test

Pass 24 Jan 2019 56,073 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,730 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear tyres slight perishing

Rear wiper split

Pass 24 Jan 2017 50,634 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 50,634 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,098 miles

nsf-osf tyres have wear to inner/outer tread

Fail 27 Jan 2016 45,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf-osf tyres have wear to inner/outer tread

Pass 28 Jan 2015 40,559 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear to front tyres outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 34,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

No engine oil showing on dipstick! 1 ltr added

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle`s battery appears to be weak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 34,844 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

No engine oil showing on dipstick! 1 ltr added

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle`s battery appears to be weak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,318 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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BD59 LWT is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in White 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 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

BD59 LWT is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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