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SM57 WPK

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,433 mi
Last recorded128,433 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 WPK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2025 128,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 123,554 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 117,994 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 111,857 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 102,901 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 95,437 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,612 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,714 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 62,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 43,813 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 34,062 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,215 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 WPK is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM57 WPK, 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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SM57 WPK is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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