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LF59 YLW

2009 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,698 mi
Last recorded118,698 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF59 YLW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 118,698 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 118,698 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 116,474 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 116,464 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,419 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 90,283 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,216 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 60,746 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 45,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2012 20,489 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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LF59 YLW is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LF59 YLW, 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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What year was LF59 YLW registered?

LF59 YLW is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is LF59 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF59 YLW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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