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FV08 KSO

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,731 mi
Last recorded100,731 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 KSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 100,731 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2022 100,731 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 92,193 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 85,828 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 78,381 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 78,381 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 70,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 70,668 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,085 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,977 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 38,006 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,794 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 20,081 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,182 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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FV08 KSO is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV08 KSO, 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 FV08 KSO registered?

FV08 KSO is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is FV08 KSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 KSO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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