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VO59 BNB

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,229 mi
Last recorded88,229 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 BNB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 88,229 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/r18.worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 84,580 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn unevenly .high spots on tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 80,643 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Nov 2023 80,641 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped at suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge highspots (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge highspots (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 73,011 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 73,002 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear silencer flange corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall.245/40/r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 69,416 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 67,675 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,834 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 61,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,739 miles

Btm covers

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 50,739 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Btm covers

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,044 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 41,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,410 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 18,952 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 18,952 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 8,915 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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VO59 BNB is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO59 BNB, 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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VO59 BNB is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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