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FE08 USV

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,275 mi
Last recorded45,275 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 USV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 45,275 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 45,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 44,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 44,901 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,548 miles

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

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

all exhaust system heavily corroded

all rear suspension components corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,046 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge and cracking

all exhaust system heavily corroded

all rear suspension components corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2021 40,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded on joints

Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,912 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 35,122 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 30,959 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2017 26,261 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 26,175 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,255 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,523 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 15,789 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 12,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,660 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 8,008 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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FE08 USV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FE08 USV, 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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FE08 USV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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