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BV09 UTB

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,133 mi
Last recorded43,133 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 UTB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 43,133 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 43,130 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 42,257 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 42,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 41,265 miles

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

Covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2022 39,857 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 39,735 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Sides repeater damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 36,927 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 36,924 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 35,944 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2020 35,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2019 33,162 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 30,647 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 27,333 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 23,562 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 23,551 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2014 19,218 miles

Nearside rear tyre has 24mm cut in sidewall. Not through to cords

Offside front tyre ahs slight bulge in sidewall

Offside rear tyre has repair on side wall

Pass 7 Aug 2013 16,111 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 12,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 12,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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BV09 UTB is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 79,554 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 Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV09 UTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BV09 UTB registered?

BV09 UTB is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is BV09 UTB safe to buy?

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