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KU08 YKT

2008 Subaru Justy

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,999 mi
Last recorded125,999 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Justy49,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 YKT
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 125,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 125,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% OS is lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 123,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 119,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 115,610 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 112,255 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,031 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 106,217 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 106,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2019 103,889 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 103,889 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 101,950 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2017 98,971 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2016 97,072 miles

emmissions are at maximum limits

evidence of current or previous coolant leak from water pump

oil leaks

Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,979 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 90,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,016 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 82,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,726 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,992 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 53,992 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 38,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs correded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs correded

How Reliable is the Subaru Justy?

Based on 47,648 MOT tests across 5,599 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,647
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,599
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,850
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,604
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,745
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,523
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KU08 YKT is a 2008 Subaru Justy in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 49,024 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 Justy fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU08 YKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Justy typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Justy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KU08 YKT is a 2008 Subaru Justy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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