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NK51 KPV

2001 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,735 mi
Last recorded168,735 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Forester96,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 KPV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 168,735 miles

underseal peeling off rear underbody

Pass 28 Apr 2014 169,596 miles

covers fitted to body sills

exhaust corroding but not leaking

underseal peeling off underbody

Pass 2 Apr 2013 153,277 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 141,874 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 141,874 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 128,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2010 116,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 104,810 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 98,990 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 76,230 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 60,775 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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NK51 KPV is a 2001 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 96,565 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 NK51 KPV, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK51 KPV registered?

NK51 KPV is a 2001 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NK51 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 KPV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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