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BK08 FVJ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,019 mi
Last recorded138,019 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 138,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 128,355 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 116,323 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 102,929 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2019 102,927 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,567 miles

brake squeal

front reg plate broken

front roll bar links play

play nsf ball joint (clamped in hub) close to limit

Pass 23 Mar 2017 90,112 miles

front tyres perished and edges worn

osf brake slight bind

play both front links

various damage

Pass 30 Mar 2016 85,376 miles

brake hoses corroded

exhaust shield insecure

play front roll bar links

rear brakes suspect worn

various damage

Fail 30 Mar 2016 85,376 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint clamped in hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding new discs and pads (3.7.B.1)

brake hoses corroded

exhaust shield insecure

nsr tyre pressure was low

play front roll bar links

rear brakes suspect worn

various damage

Pass 19 Mar 2015 77,949 miles

all brake hoses corroded

exhaust badly corroded /mounts deteriorated and broken

front brake discs pads worn and corroded /rear pads worn?

osf bolt on ball joint play

play both front roll bar links

some damage

wipers torn

Fail 19 Mar 2015 77,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some damage

wipers torn

all brake hoses corroded

exhaust badly corroded /mounts deteriorated and broken

front brake discs pads worn and corroded /rear pads worn?

osf bolt on ball joint play

play both front roll bar links

Pass 13 Mar 2014 72,000 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,543 miles

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2013 61,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,191 miles

coolant level slightly low

couple dents and scratches

exhaust corroded

slight damage at rear

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,400 miles

exhaust corroded at hangers & centre welds split

front brake pads possibly getting thin?

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs starting to corrode

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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BK08 FVJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BK08 FVJ, 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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What year was BK08 FVJ registered?

BK08 FVJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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