2009 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · LF59 YLT

The vehicle remains roadworthy, having passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 52,588 miles. The maintenance trend shows a stable but reactive approach to repairs, with a recurring pattern of deferred consumable maintenance being addressed only during the MOT process. While the car avoids major failures, the persistent presence of tyre issues across the last three tests suggests the owner only replaces rubber components when they approach legal limits rather than performing preventative replacements. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 52,588 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 3,100 miles per year. This low usage pattern is evident in the consistent intervals between annual tests, such as the 1,992-mile gap between October 2023 and October 2024. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often increases the risk associated with age-related degradation of rubber-based components, seals, and fluids, which can perish over time regardless of distance driven. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front shock absorbers, as the oil misting noted in October 2022 at 47,882 miles indicates the beginning of seal failure that will eventually lead to a leak. The rusty silencer flagged in 2022 also requires a physical check for structural thinning to ensure the corrosion has not progressed beyond surface-level oxidation. Given the repeated advisories for uneven tyre wear in 2023, 2024, and 2025, a professional alignment check is essential to ensure that suspension misgeometry is not causing premature and expensive damage to the tyres.