2009 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · SM09 EKH
2009 Subaru Legacy (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2009. Recorded mileage 123,002 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM09 EKH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 123,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM09 EKH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Subaru Legacy (SM09 EKH) between June 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
SM09 EKH Mileage History
- 07/06/202388,521 mi
- 03/10/202391,466 mi+2,945 mi
- 26/09/2024105,073 mi+13,607 mi
- 09/10/2024105,448 mi+375 mi
- 26/11/2025123,002 mi+17,554 mi
Average of roughly 13,944 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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