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SK58 UNW

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,248 mi
Last recorded40,248 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 UNW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 40,248 miles

Front suspension arm bushes slight wear

all brake pipe corroded at ends

all exhaust flanges corroded and breaking up - exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

all suspension components corroded and swollen

front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 39,828 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake disc faces corroded

all suspension components and sub frames heavily corroded

exhaust flanges and bolts deteriorated heavily with corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2024 39,190 miles

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

Rear sub frame corroded

all brake pipe ends starting to corroded

all under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow @ rear "Y" piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged nearside rear tyre sidewall kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 38,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear suspension arms, brake pipes corroded @ brake hose joint areas (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow @ rear "Y" piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged nearside rear tyre sidewall kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 37,832 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear/movement in both sides front anti roll bar "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear stub axle brake pipes corroded @ joint areas (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre outer sidewall kerb damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2022 37,852 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust split & blowing @ rear "Y" piece area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides front (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear/movement in both sides front anti roll bar "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear stub axle brake pipes corroded @ joint areas (1.1.11 (c))

brake fluid in reservoir discoloured

nearside front tyre outer sidewall kerb damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2021 37,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear suspension arms, intermediate brake pipes corroded @brake hose joint areas (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section corroded & pin holed @ rear "Y" piece (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shock absorbers soft (5.3.2 (d))

both sides front suspension struts, spring seats corroded

under bonnet VIN plate insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2020 36,413 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight wear/play in both rear anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads look low in carriers, approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low in carriers, approx. 2mm, advise renewal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded at both rear silencer jointing flanges

Pass 17 Jan 2019 34,475 miles

all pads 75-80% worn

centre section exhaust hangers heavily corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 33,435 miles

Front d bushes slight play

Front pads low and discs lipped

Offside Front drop link slight play

Rear pads low and discs lipped

exhaust heat shield loose

heater motor noise

Pass 15 Feb 2017 30,146 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 26,209 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 26,209 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,334 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,460 miles

small cut in both sidewalls of offside rear tyre

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

small cut in nearside rear outer sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2012 15,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2012 15,805 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 12,557 miles

both sills coverd

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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SK58 UNW is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 87,893 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK58 UNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SK58 UNW registered?

SK58 UNW is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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