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CU08 CVK

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,941 mi
Last recorded105,941 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CVK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 98,213 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both n/s and o/s rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 98,213 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Side light inop (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both n/s and o/s rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 98,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 91,915 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,982 miles

Nearside Rear Advise cracks in tyre wall

Fail 14 Mar 2017 85,981 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Advise cracks in tyre wall

Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,368 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,127 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 69,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,309 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,527 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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CU08 CVK is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 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 CU08 CVK, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU08 CVK registered?

CU08 CVK is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is CU08 CVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 CVK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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