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FV59 PLO

2009 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,384 mi
Last recorded113,384 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 PLO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 113,384 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 113,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle All brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front and rear headlight level sensors broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 108,059 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily wearing smooth on edge and heavily perishing

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front flexi to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 104,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,446 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner cv boot perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 93,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner cv boot perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 84,800 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 79,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 75,274 miles

both sides front tyres worn/wearing on shoulders

Fail 19 Dec 2017 75,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both sides front tyres worn/wearing on shoulders

Pass 16 Dec 2016 70,721 miles

Engine covers fitted/ under trays fitted

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,720 miles

Engine covers fitted / under trays fitted

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 70,720 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted / under trays fitted

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 61,148 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 51,746 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 41,866 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 31,920 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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FV59 PLO is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 79,554 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV59 PLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FV59 PLO is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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