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RO53 DVE

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,327 mi
Last recorded70,327 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO53 DVE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 70,327 miles

surface corrosion underside

Fail 21 Aug 2025 70,325 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion underside

Pass 21 May 2022 69,988 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 69,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,212 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,158 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 60,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 53,519 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 53,485 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,847 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 25,260 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,430 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 14,525 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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RO53 DVE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RO53 DVE, 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 RO53 DVE registered?

RO53 DVE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is RO53 DVE safe to buy?

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