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KW08 ORL

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,100 mi
Last recorded147,100 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ORL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 147,100 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2025 147,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2024 137,620 miles

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

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight movement

Fail 28 Jun 2024 137,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight movement

Pass 1 Jul 2023 125,477 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 117,097 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 108,046 miles

Unable to clearly see front brake pads.

Pass 16 Jun 2020 102,665 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 94,477 miles

Nsf wheel slightly stiff to rotate.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 86,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished + starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished + starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,621 miles

Exhaust mid and rear joins heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 22 Jun 2016 67,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,630 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 47,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 47,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 39,217 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,088 miles

exhaust system deteriorating in areas,but intact and gas tight

nearside front tyre devoiding of tread on outer shoulder ans worn inner

offside front tyre shoulder wear

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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KW08 ORL is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KW08 ORL, 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 KW08 ORL registered?

KW08 ORL is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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