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KS57 KKC

2008 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,429 mi
Last recorded157,429 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 KKC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 157,429 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and suspension components corroded and bushes deteriorating. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 157,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and suspension components corroded and bushes deteriorating. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 152,337 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion rear suspension. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion rear chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 143,309 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2023 137,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 130,325 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 125,386 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 123,560 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 125,064 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 122,568 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 9 Jan 2020 122,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2019 115,456 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 107,350 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 107,348 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,255 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 90,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer skin of exhaust back box pealing

Fail 25 Jan 2016 90,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer skin of exhaust back box pealing

Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,585 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 81,585 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 74,661 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,026 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 53,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust center/rear mounting slightly insecure,but supporting system.

sump under tray damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust center/rear mounting slightly insecure,but supporting system.

sump under tray damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,778 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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KS57 KKC is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KS57 KKC, 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 KS57 KKC registered?

KS57 KKC is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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