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NL09 WTO

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,456 mi
Last recorded98,456 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 WTO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 98,456 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 88,267 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 79,635 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 73,276 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 66,555 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 60,506 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 57,459 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 57,459 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 53,096 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 48,862 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 44,545 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 39,269 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 34,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 31,594 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 27,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 21,231 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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NL09 WTO is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 NL09 WTO, 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

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What year was NL09 WTO registered?

NL09 WTO is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is NL09 WTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL09 WTO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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