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CE08 UMT

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,842 mi
Last recorded127,842 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 UMT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 127,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 127,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 127,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to front to centre exhaust flange corroded/leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front to centre exhaust flange corroded/leaking, unable to read emissions (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 123,064 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 122,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 122,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 113,268 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 113,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 107,976 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 3 Feb 2022 107,863 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 98,869 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 86,931 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,041 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 77,037 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 77,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 63,806 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,699 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,794 miles

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

n/s/front tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Fail 5 Aug 2015 41,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/front tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,097 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,565 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 19,958 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,344 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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CE08 UMT is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE08 UMT, 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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CE08 UMT is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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