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GK08 XKD

2008 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,732 mi
Last recorded115,732 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XKD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 115,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Borderline (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear seatbelt twisted

Pass 21 Jul 2025 114,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 114,737 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 113,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 107,772 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 107,719 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2022 100,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 99,531 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 95,851 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 94,215 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 93,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 93,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,132 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 86,114 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a perished and cracked inner sidewall but no cords are exposed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,641 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 72,641 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 64,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2013 50,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,648 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 36,032 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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GK08 XKD is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 87,893 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 Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK08 XKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK08 XKD registered?

GK08 XKD is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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