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WF08 KWY

2008 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,757 mi
Last recorded140,757 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Outback85,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 KWY
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 140,757 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 140,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 130,154 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 120,419 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 111,093 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 111,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,858 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 90,924 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 90,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 82,284 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 82,282 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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 70,133 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 58,243 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 54,333 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 54,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,024 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,741 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,916 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 34,916 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,378 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,747 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,638 miles

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

OSF tyre bold on inside

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,191 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 14,185 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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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WF08 KWY is a 2008 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF08 KWY, 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 WF08 KWY registered?

WF08 KWY is a 2008 Subaru Outback, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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