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DY59 FKZ

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,493 mi
Last recorded107,493 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 107,493 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 100,824 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 96,411 miles

BOTH FRONT tyres worn on outer shoulders

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 96,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached securing nut loose - possible damage to antiroll bar linkage & antiroll bar (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT tyres worn on outer shoulders

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 89,443 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 82,077 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front anti roll bar "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,895 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise offside front also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,036 miles

Offside Front inner edge of tyre worn

corrosion to rear of chassis

Fail 3 Nov 2015 59,036 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front inner edge of tyre worn

corrosion to rear of chassis

Pass 19 Dec 2014 52,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 52,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 42,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars and wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 20 Dec 2013 42,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars and wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Dec 2012 32,868 miles

no smoke emited at time of test

there is a deep cut in outer side wall of n/s rear tyre

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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DY59 FKZ is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY59 FKZ, 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 DY59 FKZ registered?

DY59 FKZ is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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