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VK09 DFU

2009 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,541 mi
Last recorded169,541 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 DFU
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 169,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded by side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine mil light on

front tyres close to inner arches

offside wiper split at end

under trays fitted obscuring some components

wiper arms have a lot of free play

Fail 2 Jun 2016 167,653 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded by side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

engine mil light on

front tyres very close to inner arches

no coolant in expansion tank

under trays fitted obscuring some components

wiper arms have a lot of free play

Pass 30 Apr 2015 142,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes at the side of fuel tank corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 142,684 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes at the side of fuel tank corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,541 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to check rear seat belts due to load area full off equipment

Pass 1 May 2013 88,200 miles

plastic under body covers obscuring all brake pipes and fuel pipes unable to cary out full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,125 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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VK09 DFU is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,707 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 Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK09 DFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK09 DFU is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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