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DK57 XNM

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,117 mi
Last recorded120,117 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 XNM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 120,117 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 116,871 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2022 107,560 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 104,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has signs of runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 100,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear cradle corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 100,021 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear cradle corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 97,523 miles

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

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

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

rear cradle corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 97,523 miles

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

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

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

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

rear cradle corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 90,931 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flange between center pipe and back-box very corroded/deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted on inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2017 77,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust joints rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,647 miles

Exhaust rear joint poor

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres close to marker bars

Pass 17 Jan 2014 51,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,764 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,484 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,386 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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DK57 XNM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DK57 XNM, 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 DK57 XNM registered?

DK57 XNM is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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