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HY09 UNU

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,461 mi
Last recorded85,461 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 UNU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 85,461 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 84,320 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 84,319 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 76,126 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

clutch pedal anti slip missing

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 7 Jun 2023 76,125 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

surface corrosion underneath

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 7 Jun 2022 64,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 rear bush splitting (needs attention) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

clutch pedal anti slip missing

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 7 Jun 2022 64,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 rear bush splitting (needs attention) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

clutch pedal anti slip missing

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 28 May 2021 52,611 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slight wear

General surface corrosion underneath vehicle body

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2021 52,610 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti slip slight wear

General surface corrosion underneath vehicle body

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 42,985 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 42,602 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 41,129 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 41,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 38,954 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 37,659 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 28 Apr 2015 34,421 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 30,464 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 28 Feb 2013 25,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HY09 UNU is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 HY09 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

HY09 UNU is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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