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FJ09 VZF

2009 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,686 mi
Last recorded74,686 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 VZF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2024 74,686 miles

Corrosion to under body and components front and rear

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 71,346 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Corrosion under body, front and rear components and both sides inner sills rear.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 67,964 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 65,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,998 miles

underside / panelling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion / signs of becoming slightly advanced in places / exhaust showing corrosion in places

Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,502 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 56,525 miles

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

Front Upper bumper held on with cable ties

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,369 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,313 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,205 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,051 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,475 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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FJ09 VZF is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VZF, 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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FJ09 VZF is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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