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FK03 NEZ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,593 mi
Last recorded121,593 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK03 NEZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 121,593 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 121,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 113,717 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 23 Nov 2024 112,079 miles

Rear and rear suspension getting rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2023 108,619 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 108,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened strut cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened strut cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 108,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 100,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2021 100,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2020 98,045 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 98,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 95,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexible (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 91,358 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 91,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 85,411 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 78,891 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,204 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,311 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,964 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 59,964 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,934 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,743 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,590 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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FK03 NEZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FK03 NEZ, 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 FK03 NEZ registered?

FK03 NEZ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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