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SK59 XLA

2009 Subaru Impreza

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,571 mi
Last recorded63,571 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 XLA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 63,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint deteriorated/slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 63,571 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint deteriorated/slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 62,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint deteriorated/sight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 60,619 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting slightly rough in operation

Fail 22 Aug 2023 60,619 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top strut mounting slightly rough in operation

both front tyres wearing on outer edges, 225/40zr18

Pass 9 Sep 2022 58,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust corroded at joins

Pass 18 Aug 2021 56,026 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 56,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,731 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,829 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,065 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 62,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 40,610 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 40,610 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 34,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,637 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

N/S/F/ tyre (sidewall cut)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 25,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear brake discs corroded

N/S/F/ tyre (sidewall cut)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,132 miles

front and rear pads almost at wear indicator limit

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 XLA is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XLA, 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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What year was SK59 XLA registered?

SK59 XLA is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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