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WJ59 VNZ

2009 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,108 mi
Last recorded62,108 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 VNZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 62,108 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 61,796 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 60,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 60,580 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 59,784 miles

Front Washers only just efficient

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Subframe Corroded

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,089 miles

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of testable items

Front pressure weak from windscreen washers offside front just hits screen

Nearside Front fitting kit backing place is traped between caliper and hub

Fail 30 Mar 2021 59,089 miles

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of testable items

Front pressure weak from windscreen washers offside front just hits screen

Nearside Front fitting kit backing place is traped between caliper and hub

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,072 miles

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 16 Mar 2019 57,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d-bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front visor defective

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d-bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 56,098 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 56,088 miles

Brake performance not tested due to excessively worn rear brakes (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily scored due to worn brake pad (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,593 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 54,558 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Wheel nut(s) missing all four locking wheel nuts (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,379 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 34,270 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 27,924 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 21,269 miles

offside front wiper blade slightly split but still cleans ok

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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WJ59 VNZ is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJ59 VNZ, 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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What year was WJ59 VNZ registered?

WJ59 VNZ is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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