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YX08 DKV

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,751 mi
Last recorded92,751 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 DKV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2025 92,751 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill is corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 90,769 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 88,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is perished and starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is perished and starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 86,527 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 84,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is perished and starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis by subframe mounting point is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is perished and starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis by subframe mounting point is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is perished and starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis by suspension and inner sill is getting corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush is perished and starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis by suspension and inner sill is getting corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 78,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system is getting corroded and connection flange to intermediate pipe is corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 74,127 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 74,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2017 68,772 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 63,873 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 56,960 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 51,049 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 41,143 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 29,762 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 18,133 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 DKV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DKV, 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 YX08 DKV registered?

YX08 DKV is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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