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KY56 MUP

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,131 mi
Last recorded81,131 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 MUP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust very poor in places

Fail 3 Aug 2012 81,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs worn and very corroded.

brake pads all round very low.

exhaust very poor in places

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,878 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn and inner pads appear to be getting low.

off side front tyre inner edge very low and close to cords/plys.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 55,145 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 55,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,962 miles

both sides front inner brake discs slightly lipped/worn.

both sides front inner brake pads appear to be getting low.

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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KY56 MUP is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY56 MUP, 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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What year was KY56 MUP registered?

KY56 MUP is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is KY56 MUP safe to buy?

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