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SP09 LWO

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,937 mi
Last recorded94,937 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 LWO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 94,937 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 94,930 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear brake junction (1.1.11 (c))

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear brake junction (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,665 miles

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

os head light lens in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2017 87,661 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

os head light lens in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,970 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 76,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

both rear shock absorbers have slight play

inner edge n/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,602 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 65,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 57,380 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 57,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,132 miles

nearside front shock absorber siezed

Fail 21 Mar 2013 50,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front shock absorber siezed

Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,276 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 37,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SP09 LWO is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SP09 LWO, 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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SP09 LWO is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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