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YT59 WCL

2009 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,421 mi
Last recorded74,421 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Subaru Impreza62,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 WCL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 74,421 miles

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 74,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 73,208 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,457 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 57,457 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 57,452 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment has travel 12 clicks (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,099 miles

Both body sills damaged

Front bumper damaged insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 39,002 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,691 miles

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,091 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,869 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 18,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 17,196 miles

nearside front tyre outer slightly feathered

Fail 10 Sep 2013 17,196 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer slightly feathered

Fail 4 Sep 2012 13,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,309 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 WCL is a 2009 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WCL, 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 WCL is a 2009 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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