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YT59 WCV

2009 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,532 mi
Last recorded129,532 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 WCV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 129,532 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension knock noise nothing found

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 129,532 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front suspension knock noise nothing found

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 119,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 109,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 100,190 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,657 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,339 miles

Offside Front slight damage to inner sidewall

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,483 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 59,483 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front tyre has minor sidewall damage on inside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,226 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,701 miles

Offside front tyer wall perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,010 miles

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

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

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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YT59 WCV is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT59 WCV, 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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What year was YT59 WCV registered?

YT59 WCV is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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