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K22 STF

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

123,291 mi
Last recorded123,291 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 STF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 123,291 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 122,350 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 12 May 2023 122,207 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 121,981 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 121,584 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 121,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2020 121,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside+nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 120,577 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 119,447 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 116,008 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 113,641 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 105,982 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 100,891 miles

rear tyres are perrished

Pass 17 Oct 2011 97,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Disc is pitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 92,222 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 87,486 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 86,273 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 84,604 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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K22 STF is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 104,758 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 K22 STF, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K22 STF?

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What year was K22 STF registered?

K22 STF is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is K22 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K22 STF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K22 STF have outstanding finance?

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