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UK57 WRX

2009 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,318 mi
Last recorded77,318 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK57 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 77,318 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 77,136 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 75,521 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 75,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 68,151 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel sections of brake pipe at rear 4 way block covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch biting very close to floor and pedal doesn't always fully return

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (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))

Slight weep offside rear diff seal

Fail 29 Aug 2019 62,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Turbo to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged other 3 have been replaced. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel sections of brake pipe at rear 4 way block covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch biting very close to floor and pedal doesn't always fully return

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (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))

Slight weep offside rear diff seal

Pass 1 Nov 2018 60,972 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 60,939 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,444 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 56,924 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 56,772 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2014 53,219 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,532 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 47,532 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 42,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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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UK57 WRX is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UK57 WRX, 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 UK57 WRX registered?

UK57 WRX is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 May 2009.

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