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HY09 UNE

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,835 mi
Last recorded139,835 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 UNE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 139,835 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2020 130,977 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 130,977 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 121,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 110,325 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 110,325 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 98,228 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 86,249 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 86,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,521 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 74,499 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,561 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,672 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,700 miles

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

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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HY09 UNE is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY09 UNE, 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 HY09 UNE registered?

HY09 UNE is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2009.

Is HY09 UNE safe to buy?

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