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DK59 SNN

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,202 mi
Last recorded120,202 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 SNN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 120,202 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 120,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, rear bush split and separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2024 115,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 110,257 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 106,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 106,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,955 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange plus both rear flanges badly corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 99,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 93,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 93,216 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 83,762 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,576 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 76,576 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,575 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 56,536 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 56,535 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2014 44,199 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,655 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,365 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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DK59 SNN is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK59 SNN, 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 DK59 SNN registered?

DK59 SNN is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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