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SM57 WPE

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,012 mi
Last recorded105,012 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 WPE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 105,012 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 104,340 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 102,651 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Fail 5 Jan 2023 102,651 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,531 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 97,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,079 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE FRONT ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 91,078 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE FRONT ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 84,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,467 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,766 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,321 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,725 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 52,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 48,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,417 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,852 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 35,733 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,135 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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SM57 WPE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SM57 WPE, 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 SM57 WPE registered?

SM57 WPE is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is SM57 WPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM57 WPE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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