2008 Subaru Justy 1.0L Petrol · SO57 EBC

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 4 October 2021 at 64,799 miles, but that test is now nearly five years old as of June 2026, making the record outdated and insufficient to confirm current roadworthiness. The maintenance trend shows no improvement — the same rear brake pipe corrosion issue persisted across three consecutive tests from 2019 to 2021, indicating a chronic, unaddressed fault that likely remains unresolved. The recorded mileage of 64,799 over 18 years equates to an average of 3,600 miles annually, which is low for the vehicle’s age. There is a notable gap between the 2019 and 2020 tests: just 46 miles were driven in 12 months, followed by another 47 miles over the next 12 months before the 2021 test. This suggests the car was largely unused during that period, which can accelerate deterioration of rubber components, brake fluid, and fuel systems even without mileage accumulation. A buyer must inspect the rear brake pipe thoroughly for ongoing corrosion, especially where grease has been used as a temporary cover — this is a known failure point and may indicate neglect of basic corrosion protection. The offside front suspension arm ball joint, flagged as excessively worn in 2020, should be checked for play or noise, as this component affects steering control and safety. The tyres, which showed cracking and cuts in 2019, are now at least seven years old and likely degraded regardless of tread depth. The rear exhaust mounting defect from the same period may have worsened, risking exhaust misalignment or fume leakage. The absence of any MOT after 2021 raises serious concerns about whether the car has been regularly maintained or even driven since.