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RF09 FCJ

2009 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,135 mi
Last recorded62,135 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 FCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 62,135 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust pipe joints corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2026 62,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust pipe joints corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2025 61,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 61,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking badly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 59,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 59,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,294 miles

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

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

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

exhaust and flanges corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust and flanges corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2022 54,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust and flanges corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 52,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 50,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 47,689 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 40,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 40,208 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts due to perishing (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 36,216 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,553 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 28,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 28,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,682 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 17,906 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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RF09 FCJ is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RF09 FCJ, 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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RF09 FCJ is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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