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L1 HOU

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,937 mi
Last recorded65,937 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 HOU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 65,937 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 61,239 miles

Front REGISTRATION PLATE SLIGHTLY BENT

Front SPACER RUBBERS DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear SUB STRUCTRE AND COMPONENTS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 10 Nov 2023 56,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,294 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 51,168 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,636 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 47,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 46,742 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 46,741 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake insecure pad pin missing (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,126 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,307 miles

Oil leak slight misting of oil rear differential ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,138 miles

slight oil leak on rear differential

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,996 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 23,710 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 17,664 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,051 miles

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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L1 HOU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L1 HOU, 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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L1 HOU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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