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SJ09 XVX

2009 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,491 mi
Last recorded97,491 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 XVX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 97,491 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 96,165 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Pass 6 Mar 2024 94,734 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 93,650 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 92,155 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,614 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 88,614 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,364 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,651 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,238 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,447 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 57,152 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 45,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 45,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 31,557 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 31,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 22,033 miles

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

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,033 miles

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

all four tyres perished

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 XVX is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SJ09 XVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ09 XVX?

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What year was SJ09 XVX registered?

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

Is SJ09 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ09 XVX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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