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BK08 FWA

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,244 mi
Last recorded86,244 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FWA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 86,244 miles

Front registration plate damaged, not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front bumper slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jan 2021 86,244 miles

Front registration plate damaged, not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front bumper slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Nov 2020 86,244 miles

Emissions not tested Due to serious exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange joint badly corroded, centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front bumper slightly insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 May 2019 75,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 75,767 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning Possibly belt slipping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver on Nearside rear (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 64,397 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close, approx 1.7mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre rubber starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.2mm tread and badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 64,397 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close, approx 1.7mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre rubber starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.2mm tread and badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,168 miles

front bumper insecure

offside rear outer sill damaged

rear brake pads low

Fail 23 Mar 2017 54,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low and close to a failure

front bumper insecure

offside rear outer sill damaged

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,723 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,361 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 40,361 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,842 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 32,842 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,216 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 18,421 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,322 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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BK08 FWA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FWA, 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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BK08 FWA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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