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P55 YGD

2009 Subaru Impreza

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

142,833 mi
Last recorded142,833 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 YGD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 142,833 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 142,833 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2026

Underbody coated in underseal

Fail 27 Feb 2026

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody coated in underseal

Pass 21 Mar 2025 134,626 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 133,404 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 128,123 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 117,070 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 105,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 96,490 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,459 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 76,368 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,477 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,017 miles

both rear tyres slight uneven wear inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2015 52,213 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 95,053 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,098 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 37,352 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 95,325 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

a temporary cat has been fitted and the jionts are leaking slightly

engine light is on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,230 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 28,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 94,180 miles

all discs pitted

vehicle is covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jun 2009 94,974 miles

air bag light on

engine light on

Pass 21 Sep 2007 87,955 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 60,640 miles

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

Rear 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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P55 YGD is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 P55 YGD, 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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P55 YGD is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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