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WJ09 TVP

2009 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,288 mi
Last recorded97,288 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 TVP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 97,288 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 97,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 94,011 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 89,272 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 89,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 85,715 miles

Nearside Front "A" pilar damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms and hubs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

mouse in car under back seat and nest above glove box

Fail 22 Feb 2021 85,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front "A" pilar damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms and hubs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

mouse in car under back seat and nest above glove box

Pass 6 Feb 2020 84,158 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 84,158 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 76,872 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 76,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 68,017 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 68,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,163 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 60,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 44,130 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,909 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,414 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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WJ09 TVP is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJ09 TVP, 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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WJ09 TVP is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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