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KU08 YKR

2008 Subaru Outback

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,173 mi
Last recorded103,173 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 YKR
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,173 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 103,173 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 103,011 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust heavily corroded recommend replacement (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 84,215 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 75,993 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2014 75,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2014 69,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 53,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,730 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 39,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,076 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall damaged but not deep enough too expose cords

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

unable too see rear pads

Fail 4 Mar 2011 29,076 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall damaged but not deep enough too expose cords

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

unable too see rear pads

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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KU08 YKR is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 85,901 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 Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU08 YKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU08 YKR registered?

KU08 YKR is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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