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VE59 VVL

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,772 mi
Last recorded90,772 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 VVL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 90,772 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 88,298 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 81,766 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 81,661 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 81,604 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 74,715 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 74,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured crack inside of wheel (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 66,382 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 59,966 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 52,985 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 48,968 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 41,831 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 32,837 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 14 Dec 2016 32,837 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 23,477 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 9 Dec 2014 15,196 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 13,648 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 8,817 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 8,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VE59 VVL is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE59 VVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE59 VVL registered?

VE59 VVL is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is VE59 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 VVL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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