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SK59 XLO

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,205 mi
Last recorded150,205 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 XLO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2023 150,205 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened where mounts to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexy hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail where mounts to body (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 141,900 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 141,641 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength control arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength control arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 134,413 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 134,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 123,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 95,258 miles

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 95,258 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2018 94,855 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective tailpipe insecure only held on with 1 bolt (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both going into car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust flanges worn very thin at centre pipe to front pipe

Pass 30 Aug 2017 87,633 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,172 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,428 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,547 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,769 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,515 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 XLO is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XLO, 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 XLO is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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