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BP57 ZZK

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,334 mi
Last recorded136,334 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 136,334 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear subframe corrosion

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2022 136,158 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested Due to bonnet not closing (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 135,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 135,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 129,578 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 120,413 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 109,361 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 109,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 98,379 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,472 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,397 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 78,377 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s (2.5.A.2)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,950 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 72,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,559 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,603 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,432 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,014 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 ZZK is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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