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VK09 YAO

2009 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,595 mi
Last recorded58,595 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 YAO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 58,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 58,595 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low adjust both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 56,308 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 56,307 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 50,931 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 48,203 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 45,878 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 41,483 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 35,668 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 29,533 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,795 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,706 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,641 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 22,861 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,449 miles

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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VK09 YAO is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK09 YAO, 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 VK09 YAO registered?

VK09 YAO is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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