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BK08 FXR

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,580 mi
Last recorded36,580 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FXR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 36,580 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 35,944 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 34,782 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 33,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake Binding but not excessively

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

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

Offside Front brake Binding but not excessively

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 31,874 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 31,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 30,615 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 29,974 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 28,149 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 25,571 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 25,506 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

suspension components surface corroded

Fail 4 May 2017 25,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

suspension components surface corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 25,204 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs deteriorated on inner face

Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,569 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 24,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 22,631 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 22,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,012 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 18,490 miles

ALL tyres deteriorated/perished

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 18,490 miles

ALL tyres deteriorated/perished

Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,622 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 FXR is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FXR, 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 FXR registered?

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

Is BK08 FXR safe to buy?

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