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BP57 ZZB

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,735 mi
Last recorded105,735 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 ZZB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 105,735 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 105,730 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 94,126 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 85,731 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 85,241 miles

E.M.L on dash

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,876 miles

E.M.L on dash

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 80,876 miles

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

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

E.M.L on dash

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 80,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,369 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,289 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,540 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 60,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 48,517 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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BP57 ZZB is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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