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VK09 HXL

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,401 mi
Last recorded94,401 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 HXL
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 94,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (big bush slightly perished/cracking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (big bush slightly perished/cracking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 92,972 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 91,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 87,942 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 87,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 86,799 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 86,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm (limit 1.6mm)

Offside Front tyre starting to split

Pass 3 Dec 2020 85,473 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 84,933 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 84,902 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 83,604 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 83,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Pass 9 May 2018 80,998 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 16 May 2017 75,568 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 69,395 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 69,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,792 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 52,680 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 43,975 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre but not to cords.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,603 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 HXL is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXL, 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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What year was VK09 HXL registered?

VK09 HXL is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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