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VK09 ZZG

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,778 mi
Last recorded142,778 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 ZZG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 142,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 135,956 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 135,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 133,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion forming on inner sills

Pass 18 Nov 2021 129,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 125,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 125,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 120,912 miles

Exhaust bracket (rear) insecure!

Fail 23 May 2019 120,912 miles

Exhaust bracket (rear) insecure!

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 116,205 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 112,914 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2017 112,914 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,780 miles

7 pin trailer socket fitted

tow bar fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,911 miles

tow bar fitted 7 pin plug

Fail 15 Jun 2015 81,911 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tow bar fitted 7 pin plug

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,174 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf wheel hard to rotate by hand. possible bracke fault. advise further investigation

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,701 miles

slight age cracking on both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 12 Jan 2013 48,649 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,395 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 40,395 miles

Offside Outer Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZZG is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZZG, 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 ZZG registered?

VK09 ZZG is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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