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LD08 KZE

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,360 mi
Last recorded143,360 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 KZE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 143,360 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 136,168 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 128,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 128,943 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 122,960 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 120,115 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 117,824 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer to center pipe mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 115,385 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 107,333 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 107,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,594 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,251 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,889 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 59,641 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,819 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,050 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,202 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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LD08 KZE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LD08 KZE, 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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LD08 KZE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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