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GK09 RKO

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,489 mi
Last recorded96,489 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 RKO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 96,489 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 96,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 93,518 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 93,518 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 88,695 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 84,486 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 79,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 73,160 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 73,159 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 69,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,305 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,268 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 45,191 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension lower arm bushes perished both sides

Pass 24 May 2013 38,711 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 38,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 27,785 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 27,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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GK09 RKO is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,707 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 Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK09 RKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GK09 RKO is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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