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R16 WSK

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,132 mi
Last recorded91,132 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 WSK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 91,132 miles

Rear Oil leak from rear diff

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front sub-frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Hand brake lever no reserve travel

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror cover missing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 91,130 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front sub-frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Hand brake lever no reserve travel

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror cover missing

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

Rear Oil leak from rear diff

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 86,031 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 86,029 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative link broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 81,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

wipers poor

Pass 14 Apr 2022 75,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 75,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 70,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 19 Mar 2020 62,959 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 61,323 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,926 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 54,926 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 47,242 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 38,993 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Mar 2014 25,263 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil level low

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 25,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil level low

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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R16 WSK is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R16 WSK, 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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R16 WSK is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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