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GK09 RKU

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,091 mi
Last recorded108,091 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 RKU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 108,091 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 101,491 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 94,227 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 88,376 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 78,354 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 71,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,539 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 66,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,075 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,859 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,531 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,356 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 45,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

small cuts to nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,472 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs poor

front tyres worn unevenly,and age cracking

rear brake pads low and discs poor

Pass 9 May 2013 32,452 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 21,809 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 21,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RKU is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKU, 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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What year was GK09 RKU registered?

GK09 RKU is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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