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FJ09 SLV

2009 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,343 mi
Last recorded79,343 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 SLV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 79,343 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 73,056 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 68,893 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 66,779 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,442 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 63,412 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 59,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 55,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 4/5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main rubber mounting`s weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear mounting`s weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 55,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 4/5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main rubber mounting`s weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear mounting`s weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,520 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4000 miles (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 60% corroded face (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 2.0 mm. rear worn off on inner edge`s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 49,520 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4000 miles (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 60% corroded face (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 2.0 mm. rear worn off on inner edge`s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,683 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,579 miles

front reg plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,363 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FJ09 SLV is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FJ09 SLV, 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 FJ09 SLV registered?

FJ09 SLV is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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