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YA57 FLF

2008 Subaru Justy

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,104 mi
Last recorded69,104 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Justy49,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 FLF
MakeSubaru
ModelJusty
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 69,104 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 69,103 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Nov 2024 69,008 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 67,294 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 67,290 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 65,954 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Nov 2021 64,441 miles

Long foot brake travel

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 64,438 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Long foot brake travel

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 62,995 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 57,041 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front cross member slightly corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,483 miles

Front corrosion to crossmember but not yet excessive

Fail 30 Aug 2018 49,483 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front corrosion to crossmember but not yet excessive

Pass 6 Sep 2017 43,893 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,932 miles

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

knocking noise when driving from both front brake caliper sliders loose in caliper retainer

Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,516 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 27,619 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 27,618 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

All tyres perished

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,347 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 23,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,727 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,106 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 10,721 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Justy?

Based on 47,648 MOT tests across 5,599 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,647
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,599
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,850
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,604
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,745
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,523
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YA57 FLF is a 2008 Subaru Justy in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Justy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 49,024 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 Justy fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA57 FLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Justy typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Justy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YA57 FLF registered?

YA57 FLF is a 2008 Subaru Justy, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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