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VK59 OVG

2009 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,688 mi
Last recorded153,688 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 OVG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 153,688 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 141,421 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 141,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 122,957 miles

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear on inside edge

Fail 13 Oct 2015 122,957 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear on inside edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,255 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,298 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,896 miles

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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VK59 OVG is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK59 OVG, 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 VK59 OVG registered?

VK59 OVG is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is VK59 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK59 OVG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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