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OO09 SKU

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,857 mi
Last recorded104,857 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO09 SKU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 104,857 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 104,851 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 100,648 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 100,648 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 97,428 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 97,414 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 94,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2021 88,100 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,821 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 72,258 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,391 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 66,391 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,963 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,024 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,490 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,178 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,148 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OO09 SKU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OO09 SKU, 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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OO09 SKU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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