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K13 DRS

2009 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,827 mi
Last recorded106,827 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 DRS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 106,827 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 106,480 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 105,926 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2022 105,166 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 104,628 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 104,194 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 103,262 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 103,262 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,931 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 101,931 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,798 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,760 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,186 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,671 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,308 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,541 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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K13 DRS is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K13 DRS, 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 K13 DRS registered?

K13 DRS is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is K13 DRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K13 DRS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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