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CY57 KXL

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,031 mi
Last recorded54,031 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 KXL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 54,031 miles

Front brake discs corroding, outer face

Pass 18 Oct 2024 47,515 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2024 47,458 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

diff leaking

suspension components corroded

under side corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2023 47,458 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 30 Dec 2022 44,844 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing more on inside

Fail 16 Dec 2022 44,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

offside front tyre wearing more on inside

Pass 17 Dec 2021 41,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside and offside front and rear brakes back plates corroded

surface rust on suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2020 38,579 miles

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

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

corrosion formed on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 4 Apr 2019 34,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion formed on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,248 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 32,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 29,884 miles

corrosion formed on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,027 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 24,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,252 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,620 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 11,710 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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CY57 KXL is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CY57 KXL, 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 CY57 KXL registered?

CY57 KXL is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is CY57 KXL safe to buy?

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