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DK09 SHZ

2009 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,896 mi
Last recorded79,896 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 SHZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 79,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 72,707 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 72,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 67,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 67,013 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount splitting but no excess movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount splitting but no excess movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,058 miles

Exhaust corroding on rear joint

Pass 15 Jun 2019 58,739 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 58,733 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,105 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,987 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above cords on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above cords on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 36,043 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 31,405 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 31,405 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 26,370 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 21,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 SHZ is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK09 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

DK09 SHZ is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 July 2009.

Is DK09 SHZ safe to buy?

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