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KM59 WSK

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,232 mi
Last recorded129,232 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 WSK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 129,232 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front suspension level sensor arm corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2026 129,232 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension level sensor arm corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 122,592 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 122,589 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 116,145 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 115,800 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear bushes have some deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 2 Nov 2022 111,016 miles

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 4 Nov 2021 105,924 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2020 100,000 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

brake pipes plastic coated/greased restricting inspection

Fail 7 Nov 2020 100,000 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

brake pipes plastic coated/greased restricting inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2018 85,935 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,590 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 76,590 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 69,772 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,737 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 52,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

wear to nearside and offside front tyres

Pass 12 Dec 2012 31,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 6 Dec 2012 31,657 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers slightly smearing

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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KM59 WSK is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,113 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 KM59 WSK, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM59 WSK registered?

KM59 WSK is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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