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CU09 LJK

2009 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,990 mi
Last recorded105,990 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 LJK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 105,990 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2025 105,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2024 103,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working, damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 103,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Not fitted correctly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working, damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 100,025 miles

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

Offside Front Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 100,023 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 106,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 106,280 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 102,649 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 98,095 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 92,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 86,305 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 86,035 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 86,035 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 81,483 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 81,462 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both inners (2.5.C.1a)

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 67,852 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 58,398 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,214 miles

advise rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2012 42,202 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

advise rear tyres worn inner edge

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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CU09 LJK is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU09 LJK, 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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CU09 LJK is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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