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AY58 VEB

2009 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,319 mi
Last recorded85,319 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 VEB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 85,319 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 73,100 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 73,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater missing both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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AY58 VEB is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,113 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY58 VEB, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY58 VEB registered?

AY58 VEB is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is AY58 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 VEB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY58 VEB have outstanding finance?

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