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PY09 WCU

2009 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,134 mi
Last recorded96,134 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 WCU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 96,134 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

general light corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorating

nearside and offside rear inner sill corroding

nearside rear tyre slight perishing on tread area and shoulders

offside front anti roll bad drop link slight play in ball joint

offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

rear differential damp

Fail 11 Sep 2025 96,134 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases front flange not secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

general light corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorating

nearside and offside rear inner sill corroding

nearside rear tyre slight perishing on tread area and shoulders

offside front anti roll bad drop link slight play in ball joint

offside rear suspension coil spring corroding

rear differential damp

Pass 6 Sep 2024 92,110 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

general corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside front tyres tread depth near minimum permissible depth and perishing significantly on inner and outer shoulders, no cords visible.

rear suspension subframe corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2024 92,110 miles

Emissions unable to be completed significant exhaust gas leak at catalyst / centre pipe joint. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside front tyres tread depth near minimum permissible depth and perishing significantly on inner and outer shoulders, no cords visible.

nearside rear brake slight bind on rotation

rear suspension subframe corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2023 88,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of,off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 88,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of,off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced off side and near side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 84,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 80,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,102 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 74,126 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 71,983 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,672 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,495 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 47,099 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,603 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 36,379 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,240 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,405 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 22,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PY09 WCU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PY09 WCU, 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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PY09 WCU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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