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BU09 VKC

2009 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,807 mi
Last recorded42,807 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 VKC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 42,807 miles

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

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

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 18 Jan 2021 42,807 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 14 Jan 2020 41,489 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 39,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod, both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 22 Jan 2019 39,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod, both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right both headlamps. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,064 miles

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

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,482 miles

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills

Fail 17 Feb 2015 25,683 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills

Pass 28 Feb 2014 18,293 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 17,285 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 13,529 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 13,529 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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BU09 VKC is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BU09 VKC, 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 BU09 VKC registered?

BU09 VKC is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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