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BD59 LYY

2009 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,667 mi
Last recorded59,667 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 LYY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 59,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 48,790 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 48,790 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 48,587 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 48,252 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 48,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high near side front suspension motor damaged / levelling device (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted locating pins (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords object in view (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front and rear brake pads pin r clips missing

Pass 7 Apr 2022 45,161 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 38,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 37,333 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 34,155 miles

sill & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2017 31,098 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Exhaust has been temp repaired at rear

Pass 30 Nov 2016 25,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 20,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 15,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 10,074 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 9,808 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 LYY is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 BD59 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

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

Is BD59 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 LYY 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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