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SK09 XBN

2009 Subaru Impreza

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,343 mi
Last recorded103,343 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 XBN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 103,343 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 101,850 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 101,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 94,778 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 94,777 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,511 miles

exhaust system well corroded thin

Fail 1 Jun 2016 87,511 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

cluth pedal anti slip worn

exhaust system well corroded thin

rear brake discs well corroded

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 23 May 2015 79,835 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2014 68,724 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2013 55,597 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 41,956 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 XBN is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XBN, 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 XBN is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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