BL08 XFY

2008 SUBARU — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SUBARU
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
2457 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
22 May 2027 (342 days away)
Last recorded mileage
33,167 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Subaru has 20 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 33,167 miles. The vehicle's extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a history of dangerous wear items, makes it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before April 2025 (534 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant spike in usage, indicating inconsistent and potentially fraudulent usage patterns.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (May 2026): Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of
  • DANGEROUS tyre failure (May 2026) — immediate safety risk.
  • DANGEROUS brake failure (Mar 2022) — critical safety system.
  • Recurring suspension arm advisories (14+ instances) — chronic wear pattern.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until May 2027 — current roadworthiness.
  • No recurring emissions failures — one advisory only.
  • No recurring steering failures — one advisory only.
  • No recurring bodywork failures — one advisory only.

Mileage history

Jun 2011: 33,167 mi PASSMay 2012: 39,205 mi PASSJun 2013: 49,879 mi PASSJun 2014: 56,271 mi FAILJun 2014: 56,272 mi PASSJun 2015: 61,133 mi PASSJun 2016: 64,102 mi PASSJun 2017: 67,996 mi FAILJun 2017: 67,996 mi PASSJun 2018: 71,905 mi PASSSep 2019: 73,959 mi PASSSep 2020: 81,460 mi PASSSep 2021: 86,126 mi PASSMar 2022: 87,593 mi FAILMar 2022: 87,625 mi PASSMar 2023: 89,106 mi PASSFeb 2024: 89,817 mi PASSApr 2025: 90,423 mi PASSMay 2026: 102,300 mi FAILMay 2026: 102,326 mi PASS102k68k33kJun 2011May 2026

MOT test history — 16/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2011 PASS 33,167 mi None recorded
May 2012 PASS 39,205 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
USER ENTERED Engine oil level on minimum
Jun 2013 PASS 49,879 mi
USER ENTERED clunck from brake pedal under pressure
Jun 2014 FAIL 56,271 mi
FAIL Emissions not tested (7.0)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED front brakes slight bind
Jun 2014 PASS 56,272 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 PASS 61,133 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED Engine oil level on minimum
Jun 2016 PASS 64,102 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre low in pressure
Jun 2017 FAIL 67,996 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Jun 2017 PASS 67,996 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Jun 2018 PASS 71,905 mi
ADVISORY O/S/F & N/S/F lower arm (rear) bushes perishing slightly.
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre bald on both edges.
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre thin on inner edge.
Sep 2019 PASS 73,959 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sep 2020 PASS 81,460 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2021 PASS 86,126 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Rear subframe corroded
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Mar 2022 FAIL 87,593 mi
ADVISORY Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 87,625 mi
ADVISORY Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Mar 2023 PASS 89,106 mi None recorded
Feb 2024 PASS 89,817 mi None recorded
Apr 2025 PASS 90,423 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
May 2026 FAIL 102,300 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
May 2026 PASS 102,326 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL08 XFY, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.