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KN57 KTF

2007 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,133 mi
Last recorded132,133 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Subaru Forester77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 KTF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 132,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear arm corroded

Pass 25 May 2021 119,732 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2021 119,732 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2020 111,944 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 111,921 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine FROM OIL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 100,712 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 100,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 82,707 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 76,918 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 76,917 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,151 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 69,617 miles

both front inner brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2014 69,543 miles

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

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

both front inner brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,947 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,715 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,438 miles

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 15 Oct 2010 30,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KN57 KTF is a 2007 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KN57 KTF, 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 KN57 KTF registered?

KN57 KTF is a 2007 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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