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GY59 VUW

2009 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,036 mi
Last recorded111,036 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 VUW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 111,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensated (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 105,444 miles

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

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

drivers sun visor doesnt stow fully

Pass 23 Aug 2023 95,609 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 84,853 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 74,946 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,478 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 49,435 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 40,149 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,747 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 26,244 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 16,620 miles

o/s/f tyre has a small cut in outter wall

Pass 17 Dec 2013 12,738 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 10,506 miles

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

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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GY59 VUW is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GY59 VUW, 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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GY59 VUW is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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