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MV08 BLX

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,301 mi
Last recorded90,301 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 BLX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 90,301 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 89,286 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 89,285 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 87,405 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2.5mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 83,341 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 82,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,459 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 81,455 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 76,542 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 72,597 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 69,060 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 63,031 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 63,031 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 61,239 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 61,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 45,089 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 36,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 23 Feb 2013 27,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,896 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 17,381 miles

all tyres perished and cracked in centre of tread

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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MV08 BLX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MV08 BLX, 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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MV08 BLX is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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