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DK08 SXT

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,513 mi
Last recorded106,513 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 SXT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 106,513 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 105,149 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 102,677 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,312 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,826 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 79,039 miles

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 68,269 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 59,678 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,216 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 55,199 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,447 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 47,447 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,155 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,812 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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DK08 SXT is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DK08 SXT, 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 DK08 SXT registered?

DK08 SXT is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DK08 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 SXT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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