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SP09 LWX

2009 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,581 mi
Last recorded117,581 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 LWX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 117,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underseal full underneath car

Pass 22 Jan 2022 109,023 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 82,221 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 74,216 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS and NS rear anti roll bar "D" Bushes show play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS and NS rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 74,213 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust split (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre section of exhaust split (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS and NS rear anti roll bar "D" Bushes show play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS and NS rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 65,797 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 65,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 55,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside MIRROR LOOSE

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AT SIDE OF FUEL TANK X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER FLANGE (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,633 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 41,630 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 28,407 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,514 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 20,703 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 8,606 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 7,130 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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SP09 LWX is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SP09 LWX, 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 SP09 LWX registered?

SP09 LWX is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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