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R6 KDB

2017 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,027 mi
Last recorded99,027 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Subaru Forester43,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 KDB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 99,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 98,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 84,108 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 84,108 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 68,399 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 54,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 44,242 miles

Front fog lams not working

Pass 13 Nov 2020 32,838 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 32,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Nsf headlamp washer jet missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tps light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Windscreen washers not working (3.5 (a))

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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R6 KDB is a 2017 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 43,584 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 R6 KDB, 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 9 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R6 KDB registered?

R6 KDB is a 2017 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 August 2017.

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