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R789 KMV

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,887 mi
Last recorded155,887 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 KMV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 155,887 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 155,095 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 153,981 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 152,347 miles

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

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

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Fail 11 Oct 2022 152,347 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

sill covers

Pass 13 Jul 2021 151,083 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 150,128 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 148,932 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 147,519 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 145,730 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 142,516 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 142,516 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 138,873 miles

middle exhauast leak

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 138,539 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s/f h/lamp got poor image

Pass 23 May 2011 138,321 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE

Fail 21 May 2011 138,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE

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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R789 KMV is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R789 KMV, 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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R789 KMV is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2009.

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