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SK09 XBX

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,470 mi
Last recorded150,470 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 XBX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 150,470 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 150,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 150,420 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 127,192 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 127,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

front headlamp leveller siezed

Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,103 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,537 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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SK09 XBX is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 79,554 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 Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK09 XBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SK09 XBX?

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What year was SK09 XBX registered?

SK09 XBX is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is SK09 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK09 XBX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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