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RJ59 UTU

2009 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,195 mi
Last recorded79,195 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 UTU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 79,195 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 73,908 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 67,994 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 60,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 52,657 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,875 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 46,922 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,021 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 35,187 miles

All tyres perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 35,187 miles

All tyres perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 21,985 miles

All tyre side walls perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 21,282 miles

front tyres staring to perrish on side walls

Pass 5 Nov 2014 20,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 17,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres have slightly perished side walls

Pass 14 Nov 2012 13,885 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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RJ59 UTU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RJ59 UTU, 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 RJ59 UTU registered?

RJ59 UTU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is RJ59 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ59 UTU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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