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KP08 MFK

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,776 mi
Last recorded113,776 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 MFK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 113,776 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate badly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 111,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advice change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear sub frame and suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 106,184 miles

Rear rear sub frame corroded

exhaust blow middle

Fail 12 Jul 2024 106,088 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear sub frame corroded

exhaust blow middle

Pass 12 Jul 2023 100,680 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,257 miles

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

Rear headlamp levelling device in poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2022 94,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear headlamp levelling device in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2021 88,190 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 83,633 miles

Auto headlight adjuster not attached N/s/f

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,894 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,620 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,554 miles

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,898 miles

exhaust corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,014 miles

both exhaust rear joints badly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,633 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,427 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,886 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

undercover tray insecure

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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KP08 MFK is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KP08 MFK, 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.

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What year was KP08 MFK registered?

KP08 MFK is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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