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RV09 CYK

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,764 mi
Last recorded114,764 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 CYK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 114,764 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 113,399 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 113,323 miles

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

both sills corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2024 113,323 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

both sills corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2019 110,710 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 103,508 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 96,038 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,966 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 75,368 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 75,368 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre wearing outer edge

O/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,018 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,142 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,244 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,765 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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RV09 CYK is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV09 CYK, 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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What year was RV09 CYK registered?

RV09 CYK is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is RV09 CYK safe to buy?

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