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SK59 VVR

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,679 mi
Last recorded116,679 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 VVR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 116,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rounf front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower oil sump corroded(action recommended at next scheduled service)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes and suspension parts presenting slight surface corrosion(maintenance recommended)

Fail 9 Jan 2023 116,678 miles

Front Outer Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside light (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round front and rear breake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside service breake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 110,888 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,784 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 105,117 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 105,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 93,744 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 85,181 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,387 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,626 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 15 Oct 2014 52,199 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,076 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,418 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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SK59 VVR is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SK59 VVR, 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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SK59 VVR is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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