CarVerify

Free Car Check

NK09 DDX

2009 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,489 mi
Last recorded125,489 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK09 DDX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 125,489 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 125,485 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 113,181 miles

Both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear brake discs, faces in very poor condition

Fail 6 Dec 2017 113,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to wear bars, edges of tread bald, cracking around tread and sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Strobing (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to wear bars, edges of tread bald, cracking around tread and sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Strobing (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear brake discs, faces in very poor condition

Both rear tyres worn to wear bars across centre of tread, inner edges out of round

Parking brake required efficiency only just met

Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,661 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 91,897 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 90,013 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,535 miles

n/s/f+ o/s/f bottom arm rear bush slightly perished

Fail 27 Feb 2014 81,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f+ o/s/f bottom arm rear bush slightly perished

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,789 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,141 miles

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

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

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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NK09 DDX is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,113 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 NK09 DDX, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NK09 DDX?

You can check the full history of NK09 DDX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NK09 DDX registered?

NK09 DDX is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is NK09 DDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK09 DDX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NK09 DDX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NK09 DDX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.