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K88 KMX

2010 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests43 (32 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

110,789 mi
Last recorded110,789 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 KMX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

32 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 110,789 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 108,178 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 102,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 100,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 100,421 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield lose

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 93,540 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 74,821 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 74,821 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 72,993 miles

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

Front front wheels, slight binding

Offside Front washer jet poor performance

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 72,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front front wheels, slight binding

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ADVANCED (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ADVANCED (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet poor performance

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 77,833 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going across subframe to off side (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe on top off chassis near side looking corroded

rear suspension components stared to corrode and rear chassis

Pass 19 Nov 2021 70,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bush very slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bush very slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 72,205 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 70,847 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bush very slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint corroded and slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bush very slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 72,193 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged insecure (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 69,442 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 a rear anti roll bar D bushes have play NSR is the worst (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust flanges NS and OS corroded where the centre section interfaces with the rear silencers.

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner track rod OSF has slight play

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,546 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 71,546 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 66,600 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4/ front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 / front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 70,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 60,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,233 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 53,458 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,383 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 44,131 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 65,395 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 36,931 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 63,291 miles

Front metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Headlamp masks fitted at the time of the inspection

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm in the central tread area

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm within the central tread area

Rear exhaust section not securly mounted to the middle section

Rear tyres aged and perished

Slight exhaust gas leakage from the middle to rear section joint

Steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,776 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 59,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exaust clamp slighty loose ( not blowing )

Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,432 miles

Rear exaust clamp slighty loose ( not blowing )

Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,872 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,590 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 54,590 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 44,971 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 44,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,983 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 35,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 25,516 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 25,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,939 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 5,970 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 5,839 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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K88 KMX is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 77,277 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 K88 KMX, 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 16 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K88 KMX is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 November 2010.

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