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GD08 WKY

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,841 mi
Last recorded99,841 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 WKY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 99,841 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2025 94,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 89,181 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 84,458 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 79,479 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 75,112 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 72,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

exhaust corroded

n/s rear lamp damaged slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2019 68,063 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,897 miles

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2018 62,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,040 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,856 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 51,856 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 46,300 miles

Both front tyres perishing slightly

Driver's wiper blade started to split

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,723 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,197 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,209 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 25,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GD08 WKY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GD08 WKY, 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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GD08 WKY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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