CarVerify

Free Car Check

L3 XVW

2009 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2457cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,136 mi
Last recorded72,136 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 XVW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 72,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At end beside brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At end beside brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 71,459 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 70,652 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,822 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage on tread but no ply/cords exposed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 67,835 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage on tread but no ply/cords exposed

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,308 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 64,305 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 59,762 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 59,762 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,012 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 38,237 miles

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

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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L3 XVW is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L3 XVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L3 XVW?

You can check the full history of L3 XVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L3 XVW registered?

L3 XVW is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is L3 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 XVW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L3 XVW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L3 XVW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.