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KY62 FNL

2012 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,653 mi
Last recorded115,653 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 FNL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 115,653 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s mounting D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 115,653 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s mounting D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 104,667 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Flange heavily corroded, no exhaust gas leaks.

Pass 29 Nov 2022 97,296 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 87,971 miles

Front Lower Rear most n/s and o/s suspension arm bushes showing some deterioration

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn down to 3.0mm and lower on its inner and outer tread edges

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perish marks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust flanges are rusted and deteriorated

Rear inner brake pads appear to be worn low this is a visual check only

Pass 17 Dec 2020 79,414 miles

Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low this is a visual check only

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bolted exhaust flanges are showing some rust and deterioration

Rear sub-frame rusty

Fail 17 Dec 2020 79,414 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low this is a visual check only

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bolted exhaust flanges are showing some rust and deterioration

Rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2019 71,829 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 60,398 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,778 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,310 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Fail 25 Aug 2016 33,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 22,989 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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KY62 FNL is a 2012 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 72,443 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 KY62 FNL, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KY62 FNL is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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