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BK08 FWZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,751 mi
Last recorded141,751 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 141,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 141,536 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

vehicle is been under sealed

Pass 15 May 2024 140,198 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 138,701 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 136,449 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 133,563 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 129,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 120,853 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 113,643 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 106,500 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 106,499 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 98,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 89,195 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 89,195 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 75,804 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,383 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 67,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes, due to their location on the vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2012 56,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes, due to their location on the vehicle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,993 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 FWZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza 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 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 BK08 FWZ, 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 FWZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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