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YT09 VVA

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,993 mi
Last recorded122,993 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 VVA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 122,993 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 122,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 115,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 115,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 109,378 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 109,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,572 miles

Front Exhaust noisy heatshield loose (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 104,572 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust noisy heatshield loose (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 91,159 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin < 3 mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 78,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,254 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 38,518 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 32,228 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 27,162 miles

offside front headlamp cracked and condensation/misty on inside but not affecting beam image

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2012 27,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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YT09 VVA is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT09 VVA, 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.

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YT09 VVA is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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