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SA52 VKO

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,516 mi
Last recorded86,516 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 VKO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 86,516 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 85,076 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,805 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 76,127 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 76,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 61,743 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 51,920 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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SA52 VKO is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 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 SA52 VKO, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SA52 VKO registered?

SA52 VKO is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is SA52 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 VKO 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.

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