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BP57 HUK

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,141 mi
Last recorded145,141 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 HUK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 145,141 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both side brake back plates corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 133,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 126,498 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 115,650 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 115,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 110,156 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 110,156 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 106,080 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 103,738 miles

Cannot assess front pads due to caliper/carrier design. Have advised presenter.

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 3 Feb 2020 103,717 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Cannot assess front pads due to caliper/carrier design. Have advised presenter.

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 31 Jan 2019 101,512 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 94,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 94,778 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 89,756 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 79,893 miles

Front and rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Nearside rear brake has evidence of over-heating

Fail 3 Feb 2016 79,874 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front and rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Nearside rear brake has evidence of over-heating

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,585 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 71,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,045 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,776 miles

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

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

advise tracking due to tyre wear

Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,813 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,744 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 45,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BP57 HUK is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BP57 HUK, 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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BP57 HUK is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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