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KP55 NVT

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,236 mi
Last recorded183,236 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 NVT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 183,236 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 181,510 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 171,390 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 1 Jun 2017 162,210 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 150,491 miles

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

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

e.m.l light on

Fail 12 May 2016 150,491 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

e.m.l light on

Pass 18 May 2015 121,175 miles

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

both front tyers worn on iner

eml light on

Fail 11 May 2015 120,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 94,599 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 93,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 67,331 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,271 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 55,271 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,652 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,022 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,122 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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KP55 NVT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,563 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 KP55 NVT, 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 21 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KP55 NVT registered?

KP55 NVT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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