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KX06 KWT

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,564 mi
Last recorded139,564 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 KWT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 139,564 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 124,663 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 120,992 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 119,123 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 116,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,699 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 111,553 miles

Eml on.

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Osf driveshaft oil seal slightly leaking.

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 101,676 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 101,676 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,070 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

areas of exhaust system corroded

areas of nearside headlamp lense foggy

nearside rear tyre valve stem perish cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2013 79,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

areas of exhaust system corroded

areas of nearside headlamp lense foggy

nearside rear tyre valve stem perish cracking

Pass 1 May 2012 69,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn shoulders

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

unable to clearly visualise front brake pads,though appear becoming worn thin

Fail 1 May 2012 69,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn shoulders

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

unable to clearly visualise front brake pads,though appear becoming worn thin

wipers judder/noisey

Pass 9 May 2011 56,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres surface cracking,and nearside worn shoulders

Fail 5 May 2011 56,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres surface cracking,and nearside worn shoulders

Pass 7 May 2010 43,665 miles

both rear tyres cracking at rim join areas

Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,987 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on bead

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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KX06 KWT is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 82,251 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 KX06 KWT, 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 20 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KX06 KWT is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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