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OV59 VCK

2009 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,561 mi
Last recorded138,561 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 VCK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 138,561 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 138,407 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 18 Feb 2022 128,735 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 119,469 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 119,469 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 112,954 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 101,752 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 90,678 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust joint flanges poor condition

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2018 90,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust joint flanges poor condition

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,551 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,792 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 63,778 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,911 miles

zero emissions recorded

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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OV59 VCK is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OV59 VCK, 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.

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OV59 VCK is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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