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RK18 SMV

2018 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,328 mi
Last recorded42,328 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Subaru Forester36,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK18 SMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2018
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 42,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 37,428 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 33,786 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 29,231 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 23,415 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 23,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 15,859 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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RK18 SMV is a 2018 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 36,449 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 RK18 SMV, 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 8 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK18 SMV registered?

RK18 SMV is a 2018 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is RK18 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK18 SMV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK18 SMV have outstanding finance?

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