2008 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · YA57 FKY
2008 Subaru Legacy (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 164,363 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA57 FKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 164,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA57 FKY 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 Legacy (YA57 FKY) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YA57 FKY Mileage History
- 23/07/2024154,467 mi
- 26/07/2024154,469 mi+2 mi
- 29/08/2025162,666 mi+8,197 mi
- 29/08/2025162,666 mi
- 10/09/2026164,363 mi+1,697 mi
Average of roughly 4,638 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- EE20 Boxer Diesel Crankshaft Snapping and Bearing FailureSerious
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- Rear Suspension Lateral Link and Subframe CorrosionModerate
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