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EX58 MUU

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,258 mi
Last recorded98,258 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 MUU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 98,258 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2025 98,258 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2024 94,276 miles

General corrosion

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 94,276 miles

General corrosion

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 89,937 miles

General corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rear centre stalk (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 89,937 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rear centre stalk (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 86,101 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))

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

general corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2021 83,689 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 83,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,532 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 77,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,341 miles

exhaust flanges worn thin at tailpipe and centre pipe but not blowing at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,388 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 45,860 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 36,932 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pads appear low

Fail 6 Nov 2014 36,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 28 Oct 2013 29,480 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 23,929 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 17,727 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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EX58 MUU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX58 MUU, 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 EX58 MUU registered?

EX58 MUU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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