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CX59 VNE

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,297 mi
Last recorded164,297 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 VNE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 164,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 163,315 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 147,181 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 130,558 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 120,003 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 119,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 105,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 97,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 88,460 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 88,458 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 83,944 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 83,944 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,075 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,948 miles

oil leak

rear tyres scrubbing on edges of tread and cracking. 225/45/18

Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,871 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 61,776 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 61,776 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,268 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

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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CX59 VNE is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX59 VNE, 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 CX59 VNE registered?

CX59 VNE is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is CX59 VNE safe to buy?

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