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ST58 BFY

2008 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,080 mi
Last recorded63,080 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 BFY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 63,080 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 63,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 61,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes swollen at end of plastic coating keep under observation (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust flange and pipe deteriorating

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes badly deteriorated advise replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front at end of plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 61,090 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front at end of plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear bushes badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,066 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 60,058 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 55,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 48,323 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 48,240 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,731 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,373 miles

rear headlight control linkage broken.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,270 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,526 miles

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

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,880 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 36,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 28,706 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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ST58 BFY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST58 BFY, 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 ST58 BFY registered?

ST58 BFY is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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