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NU09 ELH

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,646 mi
Last recorded53,646 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 ELH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 53,646 miles

All rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 48,920 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 48,807 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre gasket blown. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 44,219 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 41,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 36,164 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 34,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding from central pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding from central pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear disc inner faces worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front brakes fluctuating slightly (can be felt through pedal under brake test (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 31,905 miles

n/sand o/s front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish and part

Pass 29 Mar 2019 29,850 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,058 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 27,647 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,200 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,131 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 18,527 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 15,740 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 12,793 miles

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

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)

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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NU09 ELH 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 93.8%.

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 NU09 ELH, 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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NU09 ELH is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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