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SA59 VEX

2009 Subaru Outback

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,731 mi
Last recorded89,731 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 VEX
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 89,731 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 89,606 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 84,482 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 81,409 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 81,405 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 77,585 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 77,580 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,997 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 71,879 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 71,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 68,987 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 64,761 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 58,812 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 54,958 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 49,755 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,149 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,505 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 31,907 miles

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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SA59 VEX is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA59 VEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA59 VEX registered?

SA59 VEX is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is SA59 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA59 VEX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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