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VK09 HXG

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,570 mi
Last recorded88,570 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 HXG
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 88,570 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 88,570 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low LEFT & RIGHT (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 85,033 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 85,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 81,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 78,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 75,067 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 72,422 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 63,877 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 54,913 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 54,912 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 48,091 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 41,990 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 36,734 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 30,769 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 25,737 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 25,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2012 19,591 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 19,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 HXG is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK09 HXG registered?

VK09 HXG is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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