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SM59 KUC

2009 Subaru Legacy

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,504 mi
Last recorded97,504 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 KUC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 97,504 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2024 91,090 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2023 85,409 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 80,155 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 76,826 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 75,367 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,101 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,848 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 48,577 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 48,577 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 40,098 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 34,258 miles

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 5 Dec 2013 28,957 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 22,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

both front wishbone bushes slightly seperated

Fail 12 Dec 2012 22,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

both front wishbone bushes slightly seperated

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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SM59 KUC is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 79,554 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM59 KUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM59 KUC registered?

SM59 KUC is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is SM59 KUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 KUC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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