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FE09 SWJ

2009 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,021 mi
Last recorded110,021 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 SWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 110,021 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 106,012 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 104,643 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 104,643 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 104,643 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,699 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 97,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 83,849 miles

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

front near/side tyre cut on outer side but not showing cord

Pass 21 May 2015 79,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 69,384 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 62,206 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 62,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,727 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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FE09 SWJ is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FE09 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

FE09 SWJ is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is FE09 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE09 SWJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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