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DK09 SDY

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,997 mi
Last recorded111,997 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 SDY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 111,997 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 100,637 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective flange excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective flange excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 100,636 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective flange excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective flange excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 88,074 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear " D " bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 88,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ball joint boot holed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear " D " bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,378 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 53,622 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,617 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 53,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,108 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,562 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,349 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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DK09 SDY is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK09 SDY, 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 DK09 SDY registered?

DK09 SDY is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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