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DK59 SSZ

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,751 mi
Last recorded71,751 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 71,751 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 47,894 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2022 46,821 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 46,816 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 45,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Nov 2020 42,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 42,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 40,447 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 40,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 37,092 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 37,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 33,267 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust sealing flanges corroded but not leaking

Pass 25 Nov 2015 29,249 miles

rear exhaust joining flanges corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2014 24,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust flanges corroded but not leaking

n/s mirror taped up but secure

Fail 22 Oct 2014 24,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust flanges corroded but not leaking

n/s mirror taped up but secure

Pass 11 Nov 2013 20,373 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre outside edges wearing low

Pass 8 Nov 2012 16,009 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 SSZ is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

DK59 SSZ is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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