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WKZ 8540

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,097 mi
Last recorded123,097 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKZ 8540
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 123,097 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 122,383 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 110,413 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 92,995 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,995 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 74,699 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge close to limit, and splitting wall area, front brake pads low,

Fail 6 Mar 2014 74,699 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge close to limit, and splitting wall area, front brake pads low,

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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WKZ 8540 is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 79,554 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 Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WKZ 8540, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WKZ 8540 registered?

WKZ 8540 is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WKZ 8540 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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