2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5L Petrol · YT09 VEK

The Subaru Impreza presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile through its most recent MOT history. The January 2026 pass at 106,956 miles is the freshest data point, dated just under five months ago, and the vehicle has consistently passed every recorded test since January 2022. The single advisory flagged in that most recent test, a slight cut in the nearside rear tyre wall, is a minor consumable concern rather than a structural or mechanical defect. Across the five-year window from 2022 through 2026, no failures have been recorded, which indicates the car has been kept in generally sound mechanical condition throughout. The mileage progression tells a steady story. Between January 2022 at 91,242 miles and January 2026 at 106,956 miles, the car covered 15,714 miles over four years, averaging roughly 3,929 miles annually during that period. The jump from 101,534 miles in January 2025 to 106,956 miles in January 2026 shows a single-year accumulation of 5,422 miles, which sits comfortably within normal use for a vehicle of this age. There are no suspicious gaps in the annual test cycle, and the odometer readings climb incrementally without any anomalies that would suggest tampering or long periods of disuse. From a buyer's inspection standpoint, the nearside rear tyre wall cut flagged in January 2026 warrants immediate attention. A sidewall compromise is not a cosmetic issue; it represents a structural weakness in the tyre carcass that can lead to sudden deflation at speed. The replacement tyre should be inspected for correct specification, and the wheel alignment and suspension geometry on that corner should be checked to rule out a rubbing issue or damaged rim that may have caused the cut in the first place. Beyond the tyre, the clean MOT record across five consecutive years suggests no pressing structural or mechanical faults have been identified by testers. However, a vehicle approaching 17 years of age with just under 107,000 miles should still be inspected underneath for corrosion on subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points, particularly if it has spent time in salted road conditions. The boxer engine and symmetrical all-wheel-drive drivetrain should be checked for oil leaks, turbo condition if applicable, and transfer case or rear differential wear. The absence of MOT defects is encouraging, but a pre-purchase inspection by a Subaru-aware technician remains the surest way to confirm the car's long-term integrity.