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LK08 UKE

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,375 mi
Last recorded92,375 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 UKE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 92,375 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 91,935 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 86,249 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,061 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 78,979 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,988 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 73,886 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 73,885 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,860 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 66,611 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,385 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,919 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under engine components

Fail 15 Aug 2016 56,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some under engine components

Pass 14 Aug 2015 53,928 miles

chip in windscreen

front inner brake pads low edges of discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,237 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,738 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 31,634 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 31,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,301 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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LK08 UKE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LK08 UKE, 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 LK08 UKE registered?

LK08 UKE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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