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BP57 ZZY

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,753 mi
Last recorded149,753 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 149,753 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2021 149,748 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 141,426 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

n/s/r sill damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2020 141,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

n/s/r sill damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2019 129,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides front suspension lower arm rear bushes perished

centre and rear exhaust flange very poor

n/s/r outer sill and rear bumper dameged

Pass 5 Apr 2018 119,734 miles

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

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

rear exhaust flanges deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2017 110,754 miles

both sides front suspension lower arm rear bushes cracking slightly

Pass 6 May 2016 100,530 miles

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

both sides front suspension lower arm rear bushes showing slight cracks

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 6 May 2016 100,530 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

both sides front suspension lower arm rear bushes showing slight cracks

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2015 89,779 miles

both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

front and rear pads appear approx 70% worn

n/s/f brake disc corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 81,015 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 81,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 72,630 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 72,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,382 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 63,357 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,626 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 50,609 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 ZZY 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 ZZY, 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 ZZY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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