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SJ09 XVS

2009 Subaru Impreza

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,008 mi
Last recorded128,008 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 XVS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 128,008 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 119,117 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 110,003 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 110,002 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,666 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 98,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to inner lining (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to lining (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to inner cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2016 87,908 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,481 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 84,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,951 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 61,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,747 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,622 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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SJ09 XVS is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SJ09 XVS, 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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SJ09 XVS is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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