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KS58 EKE

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,369 mi
Last recorded103,369 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS58 EKE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 103,369 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 103,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 96,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 88,176 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 88,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 78,104 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 70,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 70,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor has detached from the suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,429 miles

corrosion present under vehicle on suspension and brake components

Fail 2 Sep 2021 64,418 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

corrosion present under vehicle on suspension and brake components

Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,517 miles

Surface corrosion apparent on all components and prescribed areas under the vehicle .

Pass 12 Sep 2019 61,941 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 58,842 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 57,234 miles

corrosion to rear suspension

rear silence front mounting broken corrosion

very heavy corrosion too all four brake calipers and sliders

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,032 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyre valves starting to deterioate

Fail 17 Sep 2014 50,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyre valves starting to deterioate

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,226 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,839 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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KS58 EKE is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KS58 EKE, 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 KS58 EKE registered?

KS58 EKE is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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The MOT history for KS58 EKE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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