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FY08 VEU

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,239 mi
Last recorded104,239 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 VEU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 104,239 miles

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

underbody has surface rust

Pass 7 Jul 2025 103,419 miles

Both Front D Bushes

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

Underbody Surface Rust

Pass 25 Jun 2024 94,658 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe has surface rust

Pass 12 Jul 2023 88,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,082 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 73,259 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,687 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 67,655 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,037 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 63,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 52,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,537 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,744 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,267 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,585 miles

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

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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FY08 VEU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,498cc 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 FY08 VEU, 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 FY08 VEU registered?

FY08 VEU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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