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FE09 VFS

2009 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,553 mi
Last recorded95,553 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 VFS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 95,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 90,704 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 90,702 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 86,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 83,782 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 82,053 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 79,301 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2020 73,805 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 71,555 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 71,555 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,978 miles

oil residue on rear differential

Pass 7 Sep 2017 62,957 miles

Front both suspension arm bushes badly deteriorated

Front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Sep 2017 62,957 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front both suspension arm bushes badly deteriorated

Front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,116 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,457 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 42,695 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 33,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,111 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 VFS is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

FE09 VFS is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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