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YT59 FHK

2009 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,612 mi
Last recorded148,612 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 FHK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 148,612 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Both sills slight corrosion, sill covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2025 148,585 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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded and bushes cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 144,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 144,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 137,702 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 137,699 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 126,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2022 126,084 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe after Catylic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 113,126 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 113,123 miles

Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust leak just after CAT (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 104,084 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 104,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 97,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,527 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 85,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 75,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 66,917 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 52,302 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,602 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 31,602 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 30,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 21,940 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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YT59 FHK is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YT59 FHK, 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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YT59 FHK is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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