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DK08 SWO

2008 Subaru Justy

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,731 mi
Last recorded104,731 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Justy49,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 SWO
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 104,731 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2025 102,872 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 100,361 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 97,517 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 94,734 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 92,259 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 92,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2020 89,836 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 85,804 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 80,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,271 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 69,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,500 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Fail 2 Mar 2015 60,499 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,131 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 50,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,603 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 39,439 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,376 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,705 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Justy?

Based on 47,648 MOT tests across 5,599 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,647
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,599
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,850
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,604
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,745
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,523
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DK08 SWO is a 2008 Subaru Justy in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 49,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Justy fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK08 SWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Justy typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Justy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK08 SWO registered?

DK08 SWO is a 2008 Subaru Justy, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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