CarVerify

Free Car Check

NU09 EKW

2009 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,200 mi
Last recorded92,200 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationNU09 EKW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 92,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Fog lamp in/op

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gator has slight weeping of oil

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 31 Dec 2025 92,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Fog lamp in/op

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gator has slight weeping of oil

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 3 Jan 2025 88,631 miles

Central Front crossmember corroded outside structural area

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outside structural area

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering rack has slight fluid leak

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 88,620 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front crossmember corroded outside structural area

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outside structural area

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering rack has slight fluid leak

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 81,962 miles

Front Radiator support corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 81,960 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Radiator support corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 73,368 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 73,350 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 58,251 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))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

long travel on handbrake lever

Fail 3 Mar 2020 72,706 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))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification coil spring not located properly likely to come loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

long travel on handbrake lever

Fail 20 Jan 2020 72,113 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer insecure pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

low effort handbrake

Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 63,462 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,555 miles

both front arms bushes perished

component corrosion

exhaust badly corroded

nsf inner wing cover broken - secured and removed loose exhaust shield

play front roll bar mounts and links

rear tyres perished and nail

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,122 miles

exhaust join badly corroded / shield vibration front

nsf arm bush separating slightly

nsr damage

play front links

Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,441 miles

brake hoses corroded

exhaust corroded

nsf shock absorber damp

osf tyre edge worn and small cut /osr puncture

some damage

Fail 4 Sep 2015 49,441 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake hoses corroded

exhaust corroded

nsf shock absorber damp

osf tyre edge worn and small cut /osr puncture

some damage

Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,397 miles

osf tyre wall small cut

exhaust corroded

rear brake pads worn close to limit and inner discs worn corroded

rear wiper torn

some dents scratches and rear damage

Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,380 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,647 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,039 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
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

NU09 EKW is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NU09 EKW, 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 NU09 EKW?

You can check the full history of NU09 EKW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NU09 EKW registered?

NU09 EKW is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is NU09 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU09 EKW shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU09 EKW 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 NU09 EKW. 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.