CarVerify

Free Car Check

RE09 NZX

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,263 mi
Last recorded89,263 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 NZX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 89,263 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 89,263 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 88,210 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 88,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2023 87,359 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 86,112 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 83,217 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion on both the rear brake discs

Fail 14 Oct 2020 83,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion on both the rear brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,329 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,057 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2017 69,463 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 66,497 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 59,889 miles

surface corrosion on both the rear brake discs

Pass 16 May 2014 55,281 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,383 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Near side rear tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 3 May 2012 39,785 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
Full Subaru Outback reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RE09 NZX is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE09 NZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE09 NZX?

You can check the full history of RE09 NZX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE09 NZX registered?

RE09 NZX is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is RE09 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 NZX 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.

Does RE09 NZX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RE09 NZX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.