2009 Subaru Justy 1.0L Petrol · CE09 ODM

The Subaru Justy presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 82,441 miles on 1 August 2025 with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the failure recorded just three weeks earlier on 8 July 2025 at 82,437 miles, where the tester flagged split constant velocity boots on both front drive shafts, a corroded offside rear brake pipe, and severely reduced headlamp intensity on both sides. The fact that all five of those defects were rectified within 23 days suggests the previous owner addressed the issues promptly rather than ignoring them. The 2024 test cycle tells a similar story: a failure on 11 July 2024 at 78,161 miles was followed by a pass five days later on 16 July 2024, with only minor advisories remaining. This pattern of failing and then passing shortly after indicates reactive but effective maintenance rather than chronic neglect. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2009 vehicle. At 82,441 miles, the car has covered roughly 4,849 miles per year over its 17-year life. The record shows a gap of approximately 4,276 miles between the July 2024 test at 78,161 miles and the July 2025 test at 82,437 miles, which is consistent with light annual use. There are no suspicious mileage reversals or large unexplained jumps in the data. The low mileage likely explains the absence of major structural corrosion or excessive drivetrain wear, though prolonged periods of standing can cause its own issues, such as perished rubber components and localised corrosion on brake components. A buyer should still inspect the undercarriage carefully despite the clean recent pass. The 2024 advisories flagged worn rear sub-frame bushes and a worn offside front suspension arm bush, both noted as not yet causing excessive movement. These are rubber items that degrade with age as well as mileage, so they may have deteriorated further since the last test. The 2024 failure also recorded an exhaust carbon monoxide exceedance and an oil leak, both of which were resolved for the retest, but a fresh emissions check and a visual inspection for fresh oil weeping around the engine and exhaust manifold would be prudent. The engine noise attributed to suspect water pump bearings in 2024 was only an advisory and did not reappear in 2025, yet any coolant system noise or seepage should be verified on a cold start. The corroded offside rear brake pipe flagged in July 2025 was repaired before the pass, but corrosion on brake lines often signals broader underbody exposure, particularly on a vehicle of this age. A buyer should check the condition of all brake flexible hoses and rigid lines, paying attention to the nearside rear, which was not flagged but may share the same environmental exposure. The headlamp intensity defect on both sides was likely caused by aged or clouded lenses rather than bulb failure, so a night-time check of beam pattern and brightness is advisable. Overall, the record shows a well-kept, low-mileage car with a recent clean bill of health, but the recurring minor advisories on suspension bushes and the historical brake pipe corrosion warrant a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and braking system.