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SP59 UDK

2009 Subaru Impreza

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,535 mi
Last recorded150,535 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 UDK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 150,535 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe. Rear section. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe. Rear section is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 145,261 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 145,256 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 140,863 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 139,299 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 139,299 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 128,310 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 113,170 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,741 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 97,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 83,605 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,425 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 69,410 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,566 miles

205/50 R15 - Nearside rear tyre right on legal limit

Slight wear in Nearside front anti-roll bar drop-link

Slight wear in both rear inner anti-roll bar `D` bushes

Fail 20 Nov 2013 63,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

205/50 R15 - Nearside rear tyre right on legal limit

Slight wear in Nearside front anti-roll bar drop-link

Slight wear in both rear inner anti-roll bar `D` bushes

Pass 4 Dec 2012 45,915 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 45,560 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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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SP59 UDK is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SP59 UDK, 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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SP59 UDK is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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