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KA05 KAT

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,307 mi
Last recorded94,307 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 KAT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 94,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 94,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 82,107 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 19 Jun 2025 82,107 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Apr 2024 69,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 60,447 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,652 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 45,447 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 37,151 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 30,267 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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KA05 KAT is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,708 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 KA05 KAT, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KA05 KAT registered?

KA05 KAT is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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