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VK59 DRV

2009 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,610 mi
Last recorded55,610 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 DRV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 55,610 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 54,903 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 53,743 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Pass 22 Sep 2020 50,396 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 50,325 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,158 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,038 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,922 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,831 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,523 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,168 miles

NSF tyre wearing low from the both edge

OSF tyre wearing low from the inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 26,556 miles

Aprox 30% left on front brake pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

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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VK59 DRV is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VK59 DRV, 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.

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What year was VK59 DRV registered?

VK59 DRV is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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The MOT history for VK59 DRV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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