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LK53 WBX

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,874 mi
Last recorded106,874 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 WBX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 106,874 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 103,357 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 92,256 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 82,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 82,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 80,154 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 80,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 75,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

eml on at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn close to cords on inner edge, cords not yet exposed.

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 68,270 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn close to cords on inner edge, cords not yet exposed.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 60,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 60,556 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,807 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 49,023 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,624 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,887 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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LK53 WBX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK53 WBX, 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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LK53 WBX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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