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AJ16 KVT

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,912 mi
Last recorded109,912 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 KVT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 109,912 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 106,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 102,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 99,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 90,030 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 90,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,992 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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AJ16 KVT is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ16 KVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ16 KVT registered?

AJ16 KVT is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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