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VO59 OVM

2009 Subaru Outback

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,519 mi
Last recorded169,519 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Subaru Outback82,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 OVM
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 169,519 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 153,074 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 153,074 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 133,248 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 133,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working os stop lamp inoperative. (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 111,153 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENTION ARM INNER REAR BUSHES PERISHING.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 111,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENTION ARM INNER REAR BUSHES PERISHING.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 93,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 92,739 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,628 miles

Offside front tyre cut in tread.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 51,453 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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VO59 OVM is a 2009 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VO59 OVM, 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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VO59 OVM is a 2009 Subaru Outback, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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