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BP57 ZZW

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,443 mi
Last recorded134,443 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 134,443 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 133,890 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 120,081 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 120,051 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect & oil leak (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 105,736 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 105,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 98,558 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes[marked yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake travel high

Pass 11 Nov 2020 97,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 97,049 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 93,566 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,302 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,010 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 85,010 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working not showing a steady white light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working not showing a steady white light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 82,546 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,002 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,443 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 65,843 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 55,334 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 55,332 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,025 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 ZZW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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