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SK08 XEP

2008 Subaru Justy

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

57,680 mi
Last recorded57,680 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Justy49,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 XEP
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2025 57,680 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 57,584 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 52,625 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 48,943 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 48,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 176,65,14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 45,409 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 45,400 miles

Bumper insecure front bumper has had slight accident damage and is insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,921 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 44,921 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,960 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,445 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 42,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,090 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 40,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,310 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 37,303 miles

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

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 21 Mar 2014 33,946 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Mar 2014 33,908 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,165 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 29,161 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,755 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 21,755 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Justy?

Based on 47,648 MOT tests across 5,599 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,647
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,599
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,850
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,604
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,745
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,523
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SK08 XEP is a 2008 Subaru Justy in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 49,024 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 Justy fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK08 XEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Justy typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Justy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SK08 XEP registered?

SK08 XEP is a 2008 Subaru Justy, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is SK08 XEP safe to buy?

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