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DF08 XKM

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,855 mi
Last recorded125,855 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XKM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 125,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 124,480 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 124,446 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))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 124,365 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 124,361 miles

Front Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 124,359 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 120,302 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 118,123 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 115,653 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 108,581 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 108,581 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,268 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,645 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall not through to cords

Windscreen has a big chip outside wiper sweep offside

Pass 26 Feb 2011 63,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 63,069 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre

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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DF08 XKM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DF08 XKM, 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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What year was DF08 XKM registered?

DF08 XKM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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