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UN08 BBB

2009 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,903 mi
Last recorded117,903 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUN08 BBB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 117,903 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 113,174 miles

Front Radiator support panel is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 113,174 miles

Front Radiator support panel is corroded

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 103,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 101,758 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,021 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 97,021 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 87,051 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,183 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,471 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,798 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,451 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,948 miles

both front brake discs corroding on inner side

Fail 11 Apr 2012 36,948 miles

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

both front brake discs corroding on inner side

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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UN08 BBB is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UN08 BBB, 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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UN08 BBB is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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