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KA57 DHE

2007 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,869 mi
Last recorded118,869 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 DHE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 118,869 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 115,750 miles

Unable to see brakes clearly

Various minor leaks throughout exhaust system

Pass 2 Nov 2023 111,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 107,155 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 102,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 102,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,248 miles

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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 22 Aug 2019 94,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,591 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,124 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 66,335 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,973 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,868 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 33,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 19,201 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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KA57 DHE is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 77,495 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 KA57 DHE, 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 19 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KA57 DHE registered?

KA57 DHE is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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