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SL59 TVV

2009 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,944 mi
Last recorded85,944 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 TVV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 85,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 88,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 80,976 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 79,162 miles

Diff leak

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 79,162 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Diff leak

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,873 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 77,851 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits emission failed test due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing on 1st joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 74,927 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,015 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 68,201 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 68,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn out on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,795 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,421 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 47,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low on inner edges

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,703 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,363 miles

all four tyres close to wearbars

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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SL59 TVV is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SL59 TVV, 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 SL59 TVV registered?

SL59 TVV is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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