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SP59 ZVU

2009 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,426 mi
Last recorded107,426 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 ZVU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 107,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 91,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 81,981 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 62,495 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 62,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 55,823 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 48,042 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 45,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 41,027 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,984 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 38,984 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,136 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,996 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,898 miles

Both Front Tyres scrubbed on sidewall 195/65/15

Both front headlamps have retro fitted tints fitted to outside of lense

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

NSR Tyre cracked & perished 195/65/15

Fail 29 Feb 2016 34,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both Front Tyres scrubbed on sidewall 195/65/15

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

NSR Tyre cracked & perished 195/65/15

Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,528 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 24,765 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 15,678 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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SP59 ZVU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SP59 ZVU, 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 SP59 ZVU registered?

SP59 ZVU is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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