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BV59 KAU

2009 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,913 mi
Last recorded143,913 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 KAU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 143,913 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 143,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 132,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 124,317 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 124,317 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 115,507 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 105,210 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 97,741 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 90,332 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 90,329 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 80,912 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,664 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 62,593 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,316 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 53,315 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,735 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,024 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 39,024 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 13,128 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 13,128 miles

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

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

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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BV59 KAU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV59 KAU, 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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BV59 KAU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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