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SK59 XKZ

2009 Subaru Legacy

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,484 mi
Last recorded123,484 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 XKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 123,484 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays covering some components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 109,500 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 Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

under trays covering some components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,290 miles

under trays covering some components

Fail 22 Mar 2016 94,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under trays covering some components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 79,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 79,526 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,802 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 61,582 miles

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

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 28 Mar 2013 44,648 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 44,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 41,747 miles

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

Both rear tyres scrubbed

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear bumper scratched

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2012 41,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both rear tyres scrubbed

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear bumper scratched

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XKZ is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SK59 XKZ, 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 XKZ registered?

SK59 XKZ is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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