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DY59 FKR

2009 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,652 mi
Last recorded146,652 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 146,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 132,759 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 117,527 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 115,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 114,749 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 112,099 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2020 112,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 106,627 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,966 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,066 miles

Bumper insecure

Damage to nearside rear wing.

Offside front fog light damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,536 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 79,401 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 58,200 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 43,468 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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DY59 FKR is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DY59 FKR, 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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DY59 FKR is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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