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CX09 VLM

2009 Subaru Impreza

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,445 mi
Last recorded90,445 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 VLM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 90,445 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 85,884 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroding both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 85,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroding both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,686 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 81,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 77,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,922 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 69,521 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,405 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,493 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,694 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,376 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 52,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,646 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,165 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,739 miles

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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CX09 VLM is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX09 VLM, 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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CX09 VLM is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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