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BD08 BKY

2008 Subaru Impreza

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,475 mi
Last recorded97,475 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BKY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 97,475 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also its surrounding floor pan area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear most exhaust flange showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 13 Dec 2024 92,788 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 88,966 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust bolted exhaust flange showing some rust and deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bushes showing some deterioration n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 85,525 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 82,745 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front exhaust pipe bolted flange showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And its surrounding floor pan areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,932 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front slightly binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil on shock absorber. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and down to 2mm across the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 74,056 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bolted exhaust flange showing some heavy deterioration

Nearside Rear Tyre worn down to 3.0mm and showing some deterioration on its tread areas

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also showing some deterioration on its tread and sidewall areas (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 72,103 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,109 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,620 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,850 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 42,398 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 42,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 May 2013 37,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2013 37,615 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 32,226 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,262 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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BD08 BKY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 69,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD08 BKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD08 BKY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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