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VK09 ZZE

2009 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,874 mi
Last recorded113,874 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 ZZE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 113,874 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 113,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2022 111,734 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 110,164 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 108,706 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 105,648 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 105,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 103,318 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 100,486 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,913 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 95,913 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,967 miles

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

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

cut to n/s/r tyre not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 9 Jun 2015 86,967 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

cut to n/s/r tyre not deep enough to reach cords

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,918 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 58,938 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 58,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 45,147 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 45,157 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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VK09 ZZE is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 79,554 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 Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK09 ZZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VK09 ZZE registered?

VK09 ZZE is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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