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NL09 ZLZ

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,250 mi
Last recorded111,250 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 ZLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 111,250 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 108,111 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 102,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 102,240 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 91,326 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 91,308 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 88,851 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 88,851 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 88,827 miles

Emissions not tested heavily modified exhaust system(cat removed etc) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure in windscreen (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to locate adjusters(suspect aftermarket lamps) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to locate adjusters(suspect aftermarket lamps) (4.1.2 (a))

o/s rear disc scored and worn

both rear tyres have large splits and heavy wear to inner sidewalls and edges

rear pads look to be very close to minimum thickness

Pass 5 Jul 2018 84,902 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak rear diff

Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,616 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 76,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 76,616 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,438 miles

Exhaust centre bracket broken but system is adequately supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Slight cracking present both front tyres (inner side walls)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Additional (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2016 71,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust centre bracket broken but system is adequately supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Slight cracking present both front tyres (inner side walls)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Additional (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,822 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nail present n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,331 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,137 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 30 Jul 2013 53,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,650 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 43,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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NL09 ZLZ is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NL09 ZLZ, 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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NL09 ZLZ is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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