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YR57 VEV

2008 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,237 mi
Last recorded57,237 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 VEV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 57,237 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 51,874 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 51,871 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 49,812 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 49,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 44,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail or small metal object in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 40,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 40,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 36,820 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 33,472 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 33,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 28,836 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 23,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Jan 2017 18,932 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 16,974 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 14,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 12,751 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 10,941 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 8,945 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 8,945 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 7,068 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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YR57 VEV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YR57 VEV, 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 YR57 VEV registered?

YR57 VEV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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