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HY09 UMH

2009 Subaru Outback

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,530 mi
Last recorded68,530 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 UMH
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 68,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and nearside rear V.slight. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low not thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 67,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 66,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside front and nearside rear V.slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 66,155 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 65,369 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush's slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 65,340 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush's slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 63,276 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 56,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,392 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar linkage slight play and knock in ball joint

Offside Rear tyre is worn in centre and cut in tread

all anti roll bar linkage ball joint gaiters are deterioated

front suspension arm bushes are perished

wing mirror casing slightly damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,132 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar linkage has a slight knock and play

both front anti roll bar D bushes have wear and play

front wishbone bushes slight perish and split

Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

plastic covers, under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HY09 UMH is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HY09 UMH, 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 HY09 UMH registered?

HY09 UMH is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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