2009 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · BN09 CKJ

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently compromised, showing a worsening trend in structural and mechanical degradation. The most recent test in January 2024 at 87,330 miles resulted in critical failures related to excessive corrosion on the nearside and offside rear vehicle structures. This corrosion affects the strength of the chassis within 30cm of the body mounting points, representing a serious structural risk that indicates the vehicle's basic integrity is failing beyond the surface-level advisories seen in previous years. The vehicle exhibits low mileage for its seventeen years, averaging approximately 5,137 miles per year to reach the current 87,330-mile mark. While low mileage often suggests less engine wear, the data shows significant gaps in usage. Between October 2021 at 66,752 miles and November 2022 at 78,742 miles, the car covered over 12,000 miles, yet the vehicle may have sat for long periods, which often allows rubber components and metal surfaces to deteriorate through lack of use. A buyer must conduct a thorough underbody inspection to determine the full extent of the structural rust identified in the 2024 test. The record shows a recurring pattern of corrosion-related failures, starting with corroded brake pipes and hoses in 2021 and 2022, eventually escalating to structural failure. The suspension also shows a history of issues with anti-roll bars, fractured coil springs, and leaking shock absorbers across multiple tests. The 2024 failure also flagged a split CV boot and a major exhaust leak suggests that basic maintenance of drivetrain and exhaust components has been neglected alongside the primary chassis issues.