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RF09 FCO

2009 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,711 mi
Last recorded89,711 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 FCO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 89,711 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 89,438 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 83,167 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 82,962 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 79,104 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 78,953 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 73,978 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 73,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 73,087 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 2 Aug 2020 65,984 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 59,607 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 28 Jul 2019 59,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 49,835 miles

rear exhaust flange joint heavily corroded and likely to becombe detached

Pass 15 Jul 2017 42,468 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 35,330 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 27,535 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 27,532 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 20,669 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 14,498 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 10,510 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 FCO is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FCO, 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 FCO is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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