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KL08 RZM

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,999 mi
Last recorded60,999 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 RZM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 60,999 miles

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 60,998 miles

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 58,930 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 55,405 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

whole of underside of car covered in thick underseal

Fail 6 Mar 2024 55,402 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

whole of underside of car covered in thick underseal

Pass 30 Jan 2023 50,891 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 45,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

uderside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 2 Feb 2021 39,590 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 34,131 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 30,350 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under side of car covered in thick under seal making inspection hard

Pass 6 Feb 2018 27,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 26,571 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,687 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 23,642 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 23,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 21,458 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 15,524 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 13,792 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 11,110 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,110 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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KL08 RZM is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 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 KL08 RZM, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL08 RZM registered?

KL08 RZM is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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