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W461 BKN

2009 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,733 mi
Last recorded130,733 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 BKN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 130,733 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 127,030 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 123,616 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 123,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 123,204 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 122,848 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 121,352 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 117,726 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 114,300 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 106,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 106,527 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,856 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 93,011 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 93,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 88,468 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 82,991 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 82,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,847 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W461 BKN is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W461 BKN, 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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W461 BKN is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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