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EK59 EKU

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,049 mi
Last recorded143,049 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 EKU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 143,049 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 129,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 128,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 128,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front number plate temp fitted

osf nsf lower arm bushes deteriorated

rear number plate temp fitted

slight corrosion to osr nsr inner sill and inner wheel arches

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 15 Nov 2022 128,133 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

osf nsf lower arm bushes deteriorated

rear number plate temp fitted

slight corrosion to osr nsr inner sill and inner wheel arches

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Nov 2021 127,500 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 127,500 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 126,421 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 123,127 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 113,563 miles

Both sides front antiroll bar link rod joints have slight play

Both sides front antiroll bar mount bushes have slight play

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Both sides front shock absorbers have evidence of slight fluid leak

Nearside rear tyre perished & worn close to 1.6 mm limit

Offside rear tyre perished & starting to crack

Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,335 miles

Nearside Mirror damaged ,loose on mounts

Fail 11 Sep 2017 103,335 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Mirror damaged ,loose on mounts

Fail 11 Aug 2017 101,532 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,787 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension lower arms rear bushing worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 61,463 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,993 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,918 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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EK59 EKU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 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 EK59 EKU, 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 EK59 EKU registered?

EK59 EKU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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