2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5L Petrol · WV59 OBX

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift towards worsening mechanical and structural degradation. The most recent test in February 2026 at 102,080 miles flagged multiple defects, including defective headlight lenses and a worn front outer tyre. While the car passed, the appearance of rear underbody corrosion and play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase where aging suspension components and structural integrity require increasingly active attention. At 102,080 miles over approximately seventeen years, the Subaru has averaged roughly 6,000 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate annual usage. The mileage data shows consistent intervals, with roughly 6,300 miles covered between October 2024 and October 2025, and another 1,300 miles between October 2025 and February 2026. However, the low annual mileage has not protected the vehicle from age-related decay of rubber components and metal surfaces as evidenced by the record. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the chassis to assess the rear underbody corrosion noted in early 2026. The history reveals a recurring pattern of suspension failure, moving from perished lower arm bushes and deteriorated CV boots in 2023 to corroded rear coil springs in 2025. The buyer should check for further bushing wear, such as the anti-roll bar linkage play flagged in the latest test, and verify that the parking brake mechanism has been addressed, as the tester previously identified it as defective. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to multiple defects since suggests that maintenance is reactive rather than preventative.