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SK59 VUW

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,381 mi
Last recorded38,381 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 VUW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 38,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going to junction box, and on to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust flange corroded, gas tight at time of test

Fail 18 Dec 2025 38,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going to junction box, and on to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust flange corroded, gas tight at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2024 37,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust flange corroded, gas tight at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2023 36,426 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 34,936 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 32,671 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 32,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 32,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 31,888 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 30,446 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 26,652 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,998 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 25,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre perished and small cuts

Pass 15 Sep 2015 23,295 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,928 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,688 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,923 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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SK59 VUW is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK59 VUW, 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.

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What year was SK59 VUW registered?

SK59 VUW is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is SK59 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 VUW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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