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YX08 BUP

2008 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,013 mi
Last recorded88,013 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 BUP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 88,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting splitting slightly (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting splitting slightly (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 88,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting splitting slightly (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting splitting slightly (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 83,516 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,499 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 79,499 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod on sensor broken /repaired (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 75,897 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 75,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,549 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 70,546 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,183 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded broken but system still supported, (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 63,736 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre cracking/perished slightly

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system poor condition centre mounting bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 30 Apr 2018 63,735 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre cracking/perished slightly

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre bald inside edge

exhaust system poor condition centre mounting bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 28 Apr 2017 59,896 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2016 56,295 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2016 56,295 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,984 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 47,876 miles

Both rear tyres showing deep cracks. Borderline pass.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 40,469 miles

Both rear tyres showing cracks.

Fail 13 May 2013 40,469 miles

Both rear tyres showing cracks.

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 32,370 miles

Both rear tyres showing cracks on side walls and at treads.

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

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

Windscreen scratched.

Pass 11 May 2011 25,288 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 25,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YX08 BUP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YX08 BUP, 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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YX08 BUP is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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