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FM57 XUF

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,228 mi
Last recorded118,228 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 XUF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 118,228 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 115,082 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 112,151 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 108,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 103,716 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 96,725 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,581 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 93,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 88,015 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,442 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear axel leaking oil

Fail 19 Jan 2019 80,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear axel leaking oil

Pass 20 Jan 2018 72,847 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,074 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,074 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,092 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,445 miles

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

manufacturers recomend cambelt kit replacement at 66000 miles

Pass 27 Jan 2014 43,556 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Fail 27 Jan 2014 43,556 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,370 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2013 35,370 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,792 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,029 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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FM57 XUF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FM57 XUF, 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 FM57 XUF registered?

FM57 XUF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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