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VA59 FCE

2009 Subaru Legacy

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,512 mi
Last recorded109,512 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 FCE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 109,512 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 105,369 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 97,201 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 96,939 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,449 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 82,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,135 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 59,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,557 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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VA59 FCE is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 79,554 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA59 FCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA59 FCE?

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What year was VA59 FCE registered?

VA59 FCE is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is VA59 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA59 FCE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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