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VK08 KKP

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,354 mi
Last recorded108,354 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 KKP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 108,354 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 105,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 99,815 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 99,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 95,542 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 87,410 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 87,038 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 78,034 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 73,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 69,277 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 64,235 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,019 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 12 May 2014 50,199 miles

ADVISE windscreen damaged at top of windsreen behind centre interior mirror not affecting drivers veiw of the road.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 39,139 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 30,333 miles

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,896 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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VK08 KKP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK08 KKP, 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 VK08 KKP registered?

VK08 KKP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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