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SK08 XET

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,653 mi
Last recorded117,653 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 XET
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 117,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 113,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill does not yield to finger thumb pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 107,715 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 107,672 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded By fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Under tray fitted

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 106,200 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 106,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,975 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion on all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front fog lamps inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension components corroded on rear underside

Pass 15 Sep 2020 99,975 miles

Front Both front fog lights inoperative.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At the brake caliper flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On back box pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 99,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Front - Rear Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Both front fog lights inoperative.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At the brake caliper flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On back box pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 97,459 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 97,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 15 May 2018 87,403 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 87,401 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2017 79,383 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 79,374 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,585 miles

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

nsf wiper is split at ends

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,142 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 49,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 33,953 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 30,379 miles

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

it would appear that rear brakes in need of attention

o/s headlamp aim on min tolerance(just met requirements)aimed lower than n/s headlamp

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm on centre 3 quarter area of tread(worn below 1.6mm on inner edge of tread)

o/s/r brake binding slight and brake squeaking

Pass 6 Feb 2012 24,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,385 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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SK08 XET is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SK08 XET, 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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SK08 XET is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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