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KN61 PWE

2012 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,027 mi
Last recorded90,027 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 PWE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 90,027 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2024 76,996 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 67,412 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 66,726 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,581 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,113 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,284 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 51,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 46,306 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 40,831 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 34,274 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 26,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KN61 PWE is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 72,443 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 KN61 PWE, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KN61 PWE registered?

KN61 PWE is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is KN61 PWE safe to buy?

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