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SP09 SUU

2009 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,565 mi
Last recorded121,565 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 SUU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 121,565 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 121,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 107,456 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,567 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 109,566 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlight level sensor snapped on rear suspension (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 99,570 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 99,570 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 93,360 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 90,836 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2016 86,292 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 79,078 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,470 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 66,133 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,215 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,166 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 SUU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

SP09 SUU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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