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BV08 UXJ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,256 mi
Last recorded22,256 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 UXJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 22,256 miles

corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2026 22,251 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2025 22,233 miles

general corrosion in various places

Pass 9 Oct 2023 21,955 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 21,394 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 20,966 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 20,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 20,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 20,350 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 19,714 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,424 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall deteriorated

offside and nearside rear tyre side walls deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2015 19,085 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,378 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 18,074 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 14,456 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 9,965 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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BV08 UXJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV08 UXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV08 UXJ registered?

BV08 UXJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BV08 UXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 UXJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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