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BV09 USY

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,189 mi
Last recorded122,189 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 USY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 122,189 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 122,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 117,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 109,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 106,773 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 106,722 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all discs very rusty and all wheels binding on no brake test carried out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription missing broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres were flat and cracking showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear mudflap catching wheel

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,315 miles

Nearside Front mirror broken

Fail 24 Jul 2019 96,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front mirror broken

Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,209 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 82,265 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 82,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,464 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,194 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 55,194 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 29 May 2015 54,699 miles

Approx 3,000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 54,699 miles

Approx 3,000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Pass 23 May 2014 52,987 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 51,786 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,224 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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BV09 USY is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,707 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 Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV09 USY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV09 USY is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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