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KV16 TYS

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,312 mi
Last recorded71,312 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV16 TYS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 71,312 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 66,146 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 60,606 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 55,471 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost bushes perished/starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs have some surface rust on them. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 50,812 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have small cuts in them from stones. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 50,812 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have small cuts in them from stones. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 46,417 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 44,013 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 35,603 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 35,602 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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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KV16 TYS is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV16 TYS, 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 KV16 TYS registered?

KV16 TYS is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is KV16 TYS safe to buy?

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