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LM09 RCU

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,145 mi
Last recorded68,145 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 RCU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 68,145 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 63,588 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 63,490 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 57,031 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 57,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded and worn on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs corroded and worn on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 54,079 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 54,076 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,866 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 51,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 49,075 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,104 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 40,541 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,463 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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LM09 RCU 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 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 LM09 RCU, 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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LM09 RCU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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