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ST09 KSF

2009 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,657 mi
Last recorded102,657 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 KSF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 102,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 10 Sep 2018 102,657 miles

Emissions not tested due to knocking bottom end (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 6 Sep 2017 20,329 miles

o/s/f steering arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,449 miles

front tyres close to legal limit due to heavy scrubbing to inner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre heavily scrubbed on outer face, wheel alignment check recommended

o/s/f tyre heavily scrubbed on inner face, wheel alignment check recommended.

under trays conceal components, examined where visible

Fail 28 Sep 2016 80,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened n/s/f anti roll bar link has excessive play/wear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high n/s/f headlamp aim is high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective linkage for headlamp self levelling has broken off at n/s/r suspension bracket (1.7.2)

front tyres close to legal limit due to heavy scrubbing to inner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre heavily scrubbed on outer face, wheel alignment check recommended

o/s/f tyre heavily scrubbed on inner face, wheel alignment check recommended.

under trays conceal components, examined where visible

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,126 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,984 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,995 miles

front brake pads low, discs in very poor condition.

rear brake pads sticking.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 44,995 miles

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

front brake pads low, discs in very poor condition.

rear brake pads sticking.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,454 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 34,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,403 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

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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ST09 KSF is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST09 KSF, 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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ST09 KSF is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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