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E2 BKJ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,491 mi
Last recorded82,491 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 BKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 82,491 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 80,285 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 80,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 78,495 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 76,380 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 71,495 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 71,494 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary cap fitted. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion at disc surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 63,780 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 63,777 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 59,076 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 56,545 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,094 miles

centre and rear exhaust corrodded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,306 miles

FRONT + REAR BRAKE PADS LOW + REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,717 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,314 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 39,314 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,750 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,898 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,475 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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E2 BKJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E2 BKJ, 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 E2 BKJ registered?

E2 BKJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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