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VU09 OED

2009 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,713 mi
Last recorded48,713 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 OED
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 48,713 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 46,181 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 43,684 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 41,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 38,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 36,541 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 34,685 miles

Both front strut top mounts deteriorated.

Brake pads starting to wear. Need checking.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,164 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 27,773 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 27,735 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 23,890 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge and uneven tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 19,058 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 16,088 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 13,634 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 9,417 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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VU09 OED is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VU09 OED, 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 VU09 OED registered?

VU09 OED is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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The MOT history for VU09 OED shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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