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GK62 SYF

2012 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,707 mi
Last recorded162,707 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 SYF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 162,707 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 159,699 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 151,835 miles

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

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

Slight Exhaust Leak

Pass 12 Jul 2022 144,800 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 135,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 128,335 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 128,335 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 118,290 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 118,290 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative LEVEL SENSOR BROKEN (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 103,618 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 81,065 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 56,953 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,660 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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GK62 SYF is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 72,443 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 GK62 SYF, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GK62 SYF registered?

GK62 SYF is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is GK62 SYF safe to buy?

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