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VK09 XZX

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,561 mi
Last recorded102,561 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 102,561 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 102,518 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 95,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 89,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 83,259 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 83,238 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative auto adjuster bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 82,960 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 76,338 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2021 68,366 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2021 68,366 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight surface rust

undertray fitted

Pass 7 May 2020 67,224 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 63,503 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 59,250 miles

Front brakes, both sides, binding.

Nearside front tyre and both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth.

Pass 5 May 2017 53,302 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 53,270 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 10 May 2016 48,027 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 41,701 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 36,814 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 29,128 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 22,197 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 XZX is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel 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 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

VK09 XZX is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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