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RO59 VHH

2009 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,626 mi
Last recorded159,626 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 VHH
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 159,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 14 Dec 2021 150,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 150,641 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 142,404 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 137,878 miles

Front slight knocking from steering rack

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front bushes deteriorated/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside rear upper V.slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 128,582 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror/side repeater lense broken

clutch worn

multiple steering UJ's have slight wear

play and knock in steering system felt at steering wheel and at road wheels

rear tyres are slightly perished and cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2019 128,577 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror/side repeater lense broken

clutch worn

multiple steering UJ's have slight wear

play and knock in steering system felt at steering wheel and at road wheels

rear tyres are slightly perished and cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2017 116,477 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017 116,476 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 102,927 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 91,058 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 88,626 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,604 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre on 3mm

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 75,604 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre on 3mm

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 61,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mot under wet conditions

Fail 14 Sep 2013 61,050 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mot under wet conditions

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
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RO59 VHH is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RO59 VHH, 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.

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RO59 VHH is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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