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RK08 KJA

2008 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

110,272 mi
Last recorded110,272 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 KJA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 110,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 102,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 97,406 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 89,565 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 89,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,658 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 78,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear support (6.1.2 (a))

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 3 May 2019 72,441 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 69,061 miles

Offside Rear tail light cracked

Pass 9 May 2017 64,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre as a small cut in tread

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres as cracks in tread

Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,714 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on edges

light lens cracked on offside rear

Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,354 miles

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn inner and outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 39,636 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,765 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,154 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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RK08 KJA is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 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 RK08 KJA, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK08 KJA registered?

RK08 KJA is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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