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WX57 KVY

2008 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,782 mi
Last recorded139,782 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX57 KVY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 139,782 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 139,782 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 138,772 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 137,326 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 132,575 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 128,656 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 124,880 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 120,204 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 113,616 miles

Front engine under tray present

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to crack

exhaust system corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,314 miles

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 14 Jan 2017 94,879 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot (Pin Hole Split)

Offside Front Inner CV Boot (Pin Hole Split)

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,712 miles

both rear wishbone mounts perished and starting to split

exhaust system corroded

slight play in front anti roll bar mounts

slight play in rear anti roll bar mounts

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2015 72,243 miles

rear ex boxes starting to rust

Pass 18 Jan 2014 57,223 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 42,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2013 42,397 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,327 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 17,894 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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WX57 KVY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 87,893 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX57 KVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX57 KVY registered?

WX57 KVY is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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