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FD57 EXW

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,512 mi
Last recorded139,512 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 EXW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 139,512 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 124,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to underbody, suspension, steering and brake components

Fail 12 Aug 2025 124,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to underbody, suspension, steering and brake components

Pass 27 Aug 2024 108,086 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 108,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 96,966 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 87,166 miles

Front to Centre exhaust sections heavily corroded flange - Still secure & not blowing currently.

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2022 87,166 miles

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

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

Front to Centre exhaust sections heavily corroded flange - Still secure & not blowing currently.

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 75,160 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 75,160 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 72,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2020 72,933 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,264 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 69,859 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 67,049 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,843 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 64,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,334 miles

advise exhaust joint between centre and back box heavily corroded

advise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2014 62,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise exhaust joint between centre and back box heavily corroded

advise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,066 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 55,066 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,217 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 46,217 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 37,542 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 37,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,618 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 34,795 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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FD57 EXW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD57 EXW, 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 FD57 EXW registered?

FD57 EXW is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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