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YM59 TKE

2009 Subaru Impreza

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,140 mi
Last recorded131,140 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM59 TKE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 131,140 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 126,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 126,563 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed unable to complete due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 118,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 118,692 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 107,295 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 107,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 102,703 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,700 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 90,695 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 82,223 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,393 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Oct 2016 71,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Oct 2015 61,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge also has small cuts and perishing on sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also castlated on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 61,330 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge also has small cuts and perishing on sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also castlated on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,979 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,375 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 28,658 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,658 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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YM59 TKE is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YM59 TKE, 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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YM59 TKE is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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