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DK08 SXA

2008 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,695 mi
Last recorded73,695 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 SXA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 73,695 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 73,694 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 71,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

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

Fail 16 May 2025 71,534 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 69,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working

Pass 25 Apr 2023 67,174 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2022 64,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 61,348 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2020 59,009 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 May 2020 59,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2019 56,736 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 56,666 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 56,665 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at Y section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 56,588 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 'Y' section close to excessive (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 56,489 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,864 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,347 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,347 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,543 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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DK08 SXA is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 87,893 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK08 SXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK08 SXA registered?

DK08 SXA is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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