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KP58 RZO

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,048 mi
Last recorded111,048 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 RZO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 111,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 107,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and devoid of tread in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and devoid of tread on inner edge close to cords advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 89,823 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 84,353 miles

dog harness fitted to center rear seat belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak from auto gearbox cooler pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2020 77,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to de-laminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 77,044 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all damaged/melted (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to de-laminate (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,202 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 34,953 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 34,950 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 32,850 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 31,791 miles

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Both rear tyres are just shy of markers (see central area)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2015 31,791 miles

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Both rear tyres are just shy of markers (see central area)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 30,130 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 28,569 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 25,204 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,821 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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KP58 RZO is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KP58 RZO, 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 KP58 RZO registered?

KP58 RZO is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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