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BK08 FWV

2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,789 mi
Last recorded56,789 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca68,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FWV
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 56,789 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 55,104 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 53,724 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 53,051 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 53,050 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 51,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 48,902 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,144 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,147 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 43,147 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pedal travel

Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,211 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres cracked and perished (255/55/18)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,158 miles

exhaust system deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rear section well corroded but not blowing yet

Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,322 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,879 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 16,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,312 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru B9 Tribeca?

Based on 7,310 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
6,198
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 108
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 107
position lamp(s) not working 79
Stop lamp not working 71
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BK08 FWV is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 68,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru B9 Tribeca fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK08 FWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru B9 Tribeca typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru B9 Tribeca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK08 FWV is a 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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