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SK59 BSV

2009 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

192,821 mi
Last recorded192,821 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 BSV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 192,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 192,554 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Damage to n/s mirror cover.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 167,807 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 162,372 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 155,812 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2021 148,667 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust corroded.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 143,376 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 128,848 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 114,510 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

both front tyres very worn on inside edge 225/60//17

Pass 15 May 2017 99,161 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 82,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 65,914 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 62,833 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,541 miles

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

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 10 Dec 2012 31,950 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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SK59 BSV is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Black with a 3,630cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK59 BSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SK59 BSV is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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