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LR52 TVT

2009 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,579 mi
Last recorded60,579 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 TVT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 60,579 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

fuel vapours entering cabin

Pass 22 Apr 2025 60,313 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 59,941 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 59,931 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 59,654 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 59,653 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 59,590 miles

Front friction material on brake pads starting to crack both sides

Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,454 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,229 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 59,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,870 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,581 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 57,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 56,742 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

parking brake travel

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,742 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

parking brake travel

Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,759 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 55,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,542 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 46,848 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,975 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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LR52 TVT is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR52 TVT, 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 LR52 TVT registered?

LR52 TVT is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is LR52 TVT safe to buy?

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