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SB57 CPU

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,479 mi
Last recorded81,479 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 81,479 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 78,544 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 77,384 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 77,334 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

surface corrosion on inner brake discs

Pass 22 Nov 2022 73,563 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 22 Nov 2022 73,563 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 23 Nov 2021 68,100 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 65,898 miles

metal brake pipes slightly corroded after the plastic coating

Fail 27 Oct 2020 65,873 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis legs & inner sill around diff support corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,078 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 60,142 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 55,584 miles

n/s/front wheel sign of being hot

Fail 12 Sep 2017 55,583 miles

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

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

n/s/front wheel sign of being hot

Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,016 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,346 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres stepped on inside edge slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2014 41,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres stepped on inside edge slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,336 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 33,355 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,355 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,510 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,142 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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SB57 CPU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CPU, 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 CPU is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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