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KX52 WKA

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,389 mi
Last recorded105,389 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX52 WKA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 105,389 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 104,736 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 104,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 103,221 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 103,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 101,955 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 101,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2022 99,958 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 98,703 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 97,519 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot clip missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 93,637 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,248 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,788 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,819 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 78,739 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,565 miles

exhaust system generally corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,213 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,211 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,528 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 38,774 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,681 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,633 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 12,677 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 6,686 miles

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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KX52 WKA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 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 KX52 WKA, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KX52 WKA registered?

KX52 WKA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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