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SK09 XAX

2009 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,309 mi
Last recorded123,309 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 XAX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 123,309 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not able to fully inspect front subframe

Pass 21 Nov 2022 123,072 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 123,062 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 120,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake discs showing corrosion

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under floor level B post and C post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under floor level B post and C post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under floor level (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under floor level (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all steel suspension components corroded

both rear brake disc covers corroded and holed

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2020 120,713 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative height adjuster (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all steel suspension components showing corrosion

both front brake discs showing corrosion

both rear disc covers badly corroded and holed

both sides inner sill showing corrosion under floor level

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 112,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

both rear brake disc dust covers corroded and holed

parking brake travel little reserve travel

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2019 112,160 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

both rear brake disc dust covers corroded and holed

parking brake travel little reserve travel

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 94,218 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 93,907 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 81,443 miles

Offside wiper wheel box worn

Fail 25 Mar 2016 81,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside wiper wheel box worn

Fail 28 Mar 2015 70,267 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heat shield at cat corroded/loose

Pass 28 Mar 2015 70,267 miles

exhaust heat shield at cat corroded/loose

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,543 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,550 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,587 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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SK09 XAX is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SK09 XAX, 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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SK09 XAX is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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