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KT51 XWY

2016 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,305 mi
Last recorded141,305 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 XWY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 141,305 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 127,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 113,575 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 98,846 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 97,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 84,198 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OS & NS rear shocks have misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS and NS rear forward support arm bushes have slight moving (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 58,540 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 45,225 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 45,169 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 37,181 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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KT51 XWY is a 2016 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,708 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 KT51 XWY, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KT51 XWY registered?

KT51 XWY is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 February 2016.

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