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SM57 WPV

2008 Subaru Outback

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,707 mi
Last recorded151,707 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 WPV
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 151,707 miles

Front undertray cover fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

car is covered with underseal paint

Pass 5 Dec 2023 145,554 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 138,165 miles

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

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

suspension components surface rusting

Pass 3 Dec 2021 132,173 miles

advise suspension components surface rusting

Fail 3 Dec 2021 132,171 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at back box where it splits into 2 sections (6.1.2 (a))

advise suspension components surface rusting

Pass 4 Dec 2020 118,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 117,354 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 117,350 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 114,318 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 114,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 107,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust middle flange is very corroded but not blowing

Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 99,678 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe through floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 93,530 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,304 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 85,299 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,104 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake disc slightly pitted

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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SM57 WPV is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 85,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM57 WPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Outback is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM57 WPV registered?

SM57 WPV is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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