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SB58 KKG

2009 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,230 mi
Last recorded115,230 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB58 KKG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 115,230 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear inner sill suffering corrosion

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 14 Nov 2023 112,731 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 9 Nov 2022 110,534 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 107,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 107,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 105,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 101,935 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 98,572 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,848 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 86,848 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2016 76,188 miles

advise rear brake pads

Pass 22 Jan 2016 73,450 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at joining block (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,400 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,894 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,861 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 16,961 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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SB58 KKG is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SB58 KKG, 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 SB58 KKG registered?

SB58 KKG is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 February 2009.

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