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VN09 PYO

2009 Subaru Outback

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,534 mi
Last recorded110,534 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 PYO
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 110,534 miles

Beam pattern faint

Pass 23 Oct 2023 97,456 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 97,454 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 90,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,982 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 66,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 56,648 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 56,648 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH BADLY SPLIT AND DISTORTED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 46,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,651 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 30,194 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 30,191 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)

Pass 16 May 2016 29,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/a front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 15 May 2015 29,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered

Pass 15 May 2015 29,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered

Pass 14 May 2014 24,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,694 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 9,480 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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VN09 PYO is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,707 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 Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN09 PYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN09 PYO registered?

VN09 PYO is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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