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SM09 EKY

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,972 mi
Last recorded90,972 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 EKY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2018 90,972 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 86,456 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,844 miles

Nearside Front head lamp level sensor broken

Pass 25 Nov 2015 75,008 miles

Nearside Front headlamp level sensor broken

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 75,008 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front headlamp level sensor broken

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 66,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,292 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,055 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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SM09 EKY is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM09 EKY, 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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SM09 EKY is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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