2009 Subaru Justy 1.0L Petrol · EA09 UJF

The 2009 Subaru Justy presents a stable but deteriorating mechanical picture in its most recent MOT record. The May 2026 pass at 41,178 miles confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy, yet the advisories reveal a pattern of age-related wear that has persisted for at least five years without meaningful correction. Headlamp lens clouding has appeared consistently since 2022, suggesting the units are gradually losing optical clarity. General underbody corrosion was explicitly called out in 2026, a notable escalation from the earlier references to surface rust on brake, steering, and suspension components. Combined with perished rear tyres flagged in both 2025 and 2026, the record points to a vehicle that is being kept legal rather than properly maintained. At roughly 2,400 miles per year, the Justy has covered very little ground for a car approaching 17 years of age. The mileage progression is steady and unremarkable, rising from 38,324 miles in May 2022 to 41,178 miles in May 2026, averaging around 700 miles per twelve-month MOT cycle. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, which supports the appearance of a vehicle used sparingly, likely for short local journeys. Low annual mileage, however, does not exempt rubber bushes, brake components, and tyres from age degradation, and the MOT history confirms that time, not distance, is the dominant factor behind the wear now appearing. A buyer should treat the underbody as the primary area of concern. The progression from "some rust and deterioration" on brake, steering, and suspension components in 2022 through 2025 to "general corrosion on underbody components" in 2026 suggests structural corrosion may be advancing beyond surface oxidation. A physical inspection of the subframes, suspension mounting points, sills, and brake pipe runs is essential before purchase. The front anti-roll bar bushes were noted as worn in 2023, and the recurring mention of inner front brake discs being worn, pitted, or scored since 2022 indicates these components have not been replaced despite being flagged multiple times. The headlamp condition and tyre deterioration reinforce the impression of deferred upkeep. Clouded lenses reduce night-time effectiveness, and perished rear tyres represent a compounding age-related failure rather than simple wear. Any prospective buyer should budget for replacement rear tyres, a headlamp restoration or replacement, and a thorough corrosion assessment. The Justy is mechanically simple and the mileage is low, but the MOT record shows a vehicle drifting toward the point where consumable and structural repairs can no longer be postponed.