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S55 NBR

2009 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,463 mi
Last recorded103,463 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 NBR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 103,463 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 102,982 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 101,723 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 101,482 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 101,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 101,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 100,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 100,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 96,455 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 91,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 87,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 81,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,371 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,122 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 66,644 miles

Front brake pads approx 70% worn.

Wear in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,323 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,702 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,577 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,960 miles

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

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

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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S55 NBR is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S55 NBR, 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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S55 NBR is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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