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WK08 ZTP

2008 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,715 mi
Last recorded75,715 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 ZTP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 75,715 miles

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

both sides front inner driveshaft gaiters deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2024 75,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not attached properly (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not attached properly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both sides front inner driveshaft gaiters deteriorating

Fail 26 Oct 2023 75,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split inner edged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides front inner driveshaft gaiters deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2021 64,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 64,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced End of sill box section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill box section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Welded seam split. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 61,140 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 61,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 57,333 miles

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring some components.

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 51,278 miles

All rear brake pads low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section splitting on joint. (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 39,885 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 28,023 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,201 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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WK08 ZTP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WK08 ZTP, 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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WK08 ZTP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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