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DK09 SBV

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,167 mi
Last recorded94,167 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 SBV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 94,167 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 94,159 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 89,251 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 82,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 76,486 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 71,339 miles

Chip to windscreen swept area out of zone A.

Pass 11 Mar 2021 66,406 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,951 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,967 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Minor chips. (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip. (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,949 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chips. (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip & minor chips. (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,063 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,548 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,650 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,112 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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DK09 SBV is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DK09 SBV, 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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What year was DK09 SBV registered?

DK09 SBV is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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