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BK08 FVB

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,224 mi
Last recorded116,224 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FVB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 116,224 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 116,224 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 111,949 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 107,236 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,154 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,913 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 91,867 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 87,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 81,144 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 74,351 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,274 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 61,356 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 54,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 54,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2013 49,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 49,783 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 46,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,948 miles

Exhaust weak at front mount

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 30,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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BK08 FVB is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 87,893 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK08 FVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK08 FVB registered?

BK08 FVB is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is BK08 FVB safe to buy?

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