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KV17 HNC

2017 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,194 mi
Last recorded159,194 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV17 HNC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 159,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush deteriorating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 159,193 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush deteriorating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 141,867 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 141,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 128,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 111,292 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 89,491 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing out of there natural shape on inner surfaces

Fail 27 Jul 2022 89,491 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing out of there natural shape on inner surfaces

Pass 30 Jul 2021 72,431 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen but not affecting drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn down to 3.0mm

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 62,079 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn down to 3.0mm

Offside Rear Rear inner brake pad appears to be wearing low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020

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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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KV17 HNC is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 43,584 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 KV17 HNC, 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 9 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KV17 HNC registered?

KV17 HNC is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 April 2017.

Is KV17 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV17 HNC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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