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HV09 KWP

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,306 mi
Last recorded98,306 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 KWP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 98,306 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

exhaust joints starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,292 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,173 miles

Front both tyres running off on inner edges

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 55,366 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 47,308 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 38,389 miles

dpf fitted unable to obtain smoke read out

Fail 24 Jan 2014 38,388 miles

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

dpf fitted unable to obtain smoke read out

Pass 9 May 2013 34,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,491 miles

Both front tyres worn on on inner and outer treads.

Cuts to nearside front tyre treads.

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wet weather when tested.

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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HV09 KWP is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HV09 KWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV09 KWP registered?

HV09 KWP is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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