2009 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Diesel · KY09 TYA

The 2009 Subaru Legacy presents a stable and unbroken roadworthiness record, with the most recent test on 30 June 2025 at 85,219 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across the five successive annual tests from 25 June 2021 to the latest examination, the vehicle cleared every inspection without a single advisory or failure. This consistent clean sheet indicates the previous keeper maintained the car to a standard that satisfied DVSA testers year on year, with no worsening trend in mechanical condition. The odometer climbed from 79,483 miles in June 2021 to 85,219 miles by June 2025, a total of 5,736 miles over four years or roughly 1,434 miles per annum. Against the vehicle's 17-year life and an average of about 5,013 miles per year, recent use has been exceptionally light. The absence of any mileage gaps or sudden jumps points to steady, low-intensity motoring rather than neglect through long storage followed by heavy use. Such low annual coverage helps explain the clean MOT history, though it also means the car may have stood idle for extended periods between short trips. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion, as the MOT record shows no flagged issues but Subaru estates of this era are prone to structural rust where road salt sits. Brake discs and calipers warrant a hands-on check for binding or uneven wear, given the low mileage may have allowed moisture to settle in the hubs. The exhaust and emissions system passed clean, yet a cold-start visual of the underside remains sensible before purchase. No recurring faults appear in the data to suggest ongoing mechanical risk. The history implies a careful owner who addressed consumables before each test. Verify service receipts to confirm fluids and timing belt intervals were honoured despite the low miles.