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DK59 SSV

2009 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,358 mi
Last recorded151,358 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 SSV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 151,358 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 151,358 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 140,978 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 130,358 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 117,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR LOWER BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 117,188 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR LOWER BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 109,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension components are showing some rust

Fail 15 Apr 2021 109,198 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension components are showing some rust

Pass 12 Nov 2019 97,328 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s bolted exhaust flanges are showing some heavy deterioration

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And its surrounding floor pan areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 97,328 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s bolted exhaust flanges are showing some heavy deterioration

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And its surrounding floor pan areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,443 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Dec 2017 79,060 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,914 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 76,349 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,007 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 56,828 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,147 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 40,816 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 SSV is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DK59 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

DK59 SSV is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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