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ST08 KEV

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,161 mi
Last recorded68,161 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 KEV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 68,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 64,277 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 61,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 57,710 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 57,599 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 56,325 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,899 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 55,895 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective leveling device on suspension broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,218 miles

all four tyre,s has cut,s in tread,but no cord showing.

inner edge of front tyre,s worn.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,032 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,029 miles

advise n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,906 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,029 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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ST08 KEV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ST08 KEV, 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 ST08 KEV registered?

ST08 KEV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is ST08 KEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 KEV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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