2009 Subaru Outback 2.0L Diesel · SL59 TVO
2009 Subaru Outback (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 121,485 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL59 TVO Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2018
- 121,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL59 TVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Subaru Outback (SL59 TVO) between November 2012 and October 2018.
The record contains 6 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
SL59 TVO Mileage History
- 09/11/201278,029 mi
- 28/11/2013104,191 mi+26,162 mi
- 23/10/2014106,747 mi+2,556 mi
- 02/12/2016115,332 mi+8,585 mi
- 05/12/2017116,424 mi+1,092 mi
- 09/10/2018121,485 mi+5,061 mi
Average of roughly 7,348 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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