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SB57 CNY

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,281 mi
Last recorded56,281 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 CNY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 56,281 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2024 55,553 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 54,569 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 54,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 54,569 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 50,841 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 45,459 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 45,455 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 37,979 miles

Factory fitted covers

Offside Rear suspension arms making noise when jacked up?

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edges wearing low more inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp leveling warning light on dash?

play in both rear shocker shafts ?

Fail 21 Oct 2020 37,979 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe by metal mounting welded up hole (6.1.2 (a))

Factory fitted covers

Offside Rear suspension arms making noise when jacked up?

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edges wearing low more inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp leveling warning light on dash?

play in both rear shocker shafts ?

Pass 5 Oct 2019 36,039 miles

headlight levelling light on dash intermitent ,headlight aim ok at time of test

Fail 5 Oct 2019 36,039 miles

headlight levelling light on dash intermitent ,headlight aim ok at time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,215 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 34,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 34,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,415 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner face

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,312 miles

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

rear brake discs starting to corrode, pads 5mm

slight lip on front brake discs, pads 5 - 6mm

Pass 14 Sep 2015 27,001 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 25 Sep 2014 20,971 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 16,163 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 5,261 miles

tyres(x4)cracked on tread area

Pass 16 Dec 2011 5,220 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 5,020 miles

All four starting to crack in tread area.

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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SB57 CNY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SB57 CNY, 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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SB57 CNY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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