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SK08 XFJ

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,045 mi
Last recorded106,045 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 XFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 106,045 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose Skirt trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 106,008 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose Skirt trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 101,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 95,231 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 90,838 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 86,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, inner edge worn and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, inner edge worn and nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 86,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, inner edge worn and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, inner edge worn and nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,772 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,492 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to areas of underside / floor / chassis

front exhaust heat-shields rattling

n/s/f and o/s/f areas of lower cross-member corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plates corroded / breaking apart

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2019 77,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to areas of underside / floor / chassis

front exhaust heat-shields rattling

n/s/f and o/s/f areas of lower cross-member corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plates corroded / breaking apart

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,515 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross-member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to areas of underside / floor /chassis

fuel filler neck corroded

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r spring mounting

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 68,199 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (d bush's ) n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s/r and o/s/r (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,894 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,538 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,671 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,232 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,144 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,575 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 XFJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SK08 XFJ, 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 SK08 XFJ registered?

SK08 XFJ is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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