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FE09 OBN

2009 Subaru Impreza

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,720 mi
Last recorded121,720 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 OBN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 121,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 116,916 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 113,268 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 108,350 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 108,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged Height sensor (7.12 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 101,534 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,591 miles

All tyres worn on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 95,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres worn on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 87,982 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,354 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,840 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,201 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,438 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 43,774 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,104 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,703 miles

Inner edges of both front tyres scrubbing slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FE09 OBN is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FE09 OBN, 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 FE09 OBN registered?

FE09 OBN is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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