2008 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · VF08 KSJ
2008 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 98,029 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF08 KSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 98,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF08 KSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Subaru Impreza (VF08 KSJ) between January 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
VF08 KSJ Mileage History
- 10/01/202290,066 km
- 03/01/202397,163 mi
- 04/01/202397,163 mi
- 29/04/202698,025 mi+862 mi
- 01/05/202698,029 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,850 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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