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BL08 XKA

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,865 mi
Last recorded46,865 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XKA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,865 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cut but no cords exposed

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 46,865 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cut but no cords exposed

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,691 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,754 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 31,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2013 26,728 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,509 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,987 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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BL08 XKA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL08 XKA, 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 BL08 XKA registered?

BL08 XKA is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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