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GK09 RKY

2009 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,376 mi
Last recorded139,376 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 RKY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 139,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 135,754 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 126,880 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 109,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 91,316 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 91,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 78,392 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 70,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small split in inner side wall (no cords showing

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2019 70,849 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has small split in inner side wall (no cords showing

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2018 65,714 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,238 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 15 Feb 2016 51,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,217 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,743 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,168 miles

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

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

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

n/s o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,332 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 24,332 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 RKY is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 RKY, 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 RKY is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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