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KV17 HND

2017 Subaru Forester

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,346 mi
Last recorded30,346 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV17 HND
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 30,346 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bushes starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS warning light on dash.

Pass 14 May 2025 28,070 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 25,236 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished/cracked on inner/outer sidewalls but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked/perished but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 21,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked and also worn slightly on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 18,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 15,142 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 12,693 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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 HND is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV17 HND registered?

KV17 HND is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is KV17 HND safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV17 HND shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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