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RV09 LCJ

2009 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,530 mi
Last recorded152,530 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 LCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 152,530 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone Rear bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front top mountings are cracking/split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 152,517 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Nsf sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Osr seat buckle not working correctly (7.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone Rear bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front top mountings are cracking/split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front noplate is cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr tyre is 2mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 146,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 146,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 141,486 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower drop links have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front strut top mountings are cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 133,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop links have slight play in both of them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mountings cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 133,008 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust box has leak on joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop links have slight play in both of them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbone rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mountings cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 124,838 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 124,830 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osf tyre has cut in tread showing cords and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf tyre cracking in tread and low on edges and nail in tread (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))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,983 miles

Front Both Front drop link dust covers cracking but not split

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 116,981 miles

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

Front Both Front drop link dust covers cracking but not split

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,642 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 106,642 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,079 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,169 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 88,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,036 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,635 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 59,140 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,543 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 27 Mar 2013 48,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

o/s/r tyres worn below limit t0 substructure will need attention asap

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,340 miles

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

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

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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RV09 LCJ is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RV09 LCJ, 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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RV09 LCJ is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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