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SM59 KTO

2009 Subaru Impreza

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,731 mi
Last recorded192,731 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 KTO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 192,731 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 185,181 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 176,501 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

slight play in steering rack ends.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 164,046 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion on fuel pump on filter housing.

slight play in o/s steering rack end.

Fail 13 Nov 2018 164,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded top of filter housing badly corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 149,586 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter housing top corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed off on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed off on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 149,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter housing top corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed off on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed off on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has no damping efect

Pass 15 Nov 2016 135,135 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,970 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 109,036 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 7 Nov 2014 109,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 27 Nov 2013 86,470 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,377 miles

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

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

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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SM59 KTO is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SM59 KTO, 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 SM59 KTO registered?

SM59 KTO is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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