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RA54 DAR

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,939 mi
Last recorded106,939 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 DAR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 106,939 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 105,838 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 104,135 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 102,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 96,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 94,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 89,284 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 89,284 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,639 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,927 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,825 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 65,825 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,998 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 51,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,991 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2013 44,991 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,368 miles

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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RA54 DAR 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 82.4%.

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 RA54 DAR, 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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What year was RA54 DAR registered?

RA54 DAR is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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The MOT history for RA54 DAR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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