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BV59 KBZ

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

63,419 mi
Last recorded63,419 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 KBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 63,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush has started to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 61,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 57,705 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush near and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 55,471 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near and offside rear bushes are perished and have started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near and offside ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four are slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 54,016 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all are slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear lower shock bushes have started to perish

Pass 1 Sep 2020 53,728 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,297 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 51,531 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,306 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,416 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 38,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,230 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,486 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,561 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV59 KBZ is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 BV59 KBZ, 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 BV59 KBZ registered?

BV59 KBZ is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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