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VK59 DSO

2009 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,997 mi
Last recorded62,997 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 DSO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 62,997 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear zero mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 62,976 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear zero mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 57,239 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 48,831 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 48,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 41,197 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 41,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 34,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 31,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 27,574 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 23,970 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 21,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 18,089 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 14,178 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 10,159 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 28 Aug 2013 9,528 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2012 7,990 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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VK59 DSO is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DSO, 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 VK59 DSO registered?

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

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