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FL08 ESY

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,313 mi
Last recorded133,313 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 ESY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 133,313 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear suspension rusty

Pass 8 May 2024 133,060 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 122,148 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 120,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 102,492 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 68,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,554 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on outer wall but not to cords or ply

Fail 4 Mar 2013 51,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on outer wall but not to cords or ply

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

offside front wiper blade rubber split

Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,020 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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FL08 ESY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL08 ESY, 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 FL08 ESY registered?

FL08 ESY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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