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SN09 HPA

2009 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,182 mi
Last recorded110,182 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 HPA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 110,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

headlamp leveling linkage broken

Fail 29 Jun 2026 110,181 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

headlamp leveling linkage broken

Pass 2 Jul 2025 108,673 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 108,673 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint flange corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 107,230 miles

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 105,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 101,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 100,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,839 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,542 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,354 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,798 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,185 miles

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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SN09 HPA is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN09 HPA, 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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SN09 HPA is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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