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WV59 OBX

2009 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

102,080 mi
Last recorded102,080 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 OBX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 102,080 miles

Front Both headlights lens defective

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

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Under body corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2025 101,788 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 100,476 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 94,270 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 87,192 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 80,127 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 80,127 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,404 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,052 miles

Front Both lower arm bushes have age related perishing. No excessive movement detected.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 63,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,840 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,730 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,996 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 36,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wiper blade split.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 28,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WV59 OBX is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 WV59 OBX, 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 WV59 OBX registered?

WV59 OBX is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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