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GK08 XKY

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,352 mi
Last recorded59,352 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 XKY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 59,352 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 55,430 miles

centre rear belt not checked

Pass 6 May 2016 51,194 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 51,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,933 miles

front tyres bald on edges, cracked and perished advise replacement asap

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished, advise replacement

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,550 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,195 miles

Front wiper blades split

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 May 2012 31,292 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 25,345 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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GK08 XKY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GK08 XKY, 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 GK08 XKY registered?

GK08 XKY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GK08 XKY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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