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YD59 VME

2009 Subaru Impreza

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,750 mi
Last recorded106,750 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 VME
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 106,750 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 106,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 100,315 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,191 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,904 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 78,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust centre pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 75,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Oct 2019 71,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 71,218 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,834 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,142 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,097 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 46,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 38,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 19,338 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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YD59 VME is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YD59 VME, 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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YD59 VME is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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