CarVerify

Free Car Check

SK09 WWU

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,732 mi
Last recorded107,732 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 WWU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 107,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 107,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 102,151 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 89,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 85,439 miles

Covers preventing inspection of sills.

Front Front wishbone bushes splitting, not resulting in excessive movement.

Undertrays obscuring some components.

Fail 13 Jul 2021 85,438 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers preventing inspection of sills.

Front Front wishbone bushes splitting, not resulting in excessive movement.

Undertrays obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 79,527 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,856 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking and worn on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front lower arm rear bushes showing wear

Fail 19 Jul 2018 62,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor bar (4.1.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking and worn on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front lower arm rear bushes showing wear

Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,391 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush showing wear

Offside Rear tyre cracking up and worn on edges

exhaust rusting

front brake discs rusting

rear brake discs rusting

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 53,390 miles

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

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush showing wear

Offside Rear tyre cracking up and worn on edges

exhaust rusting

front brake discs rusting

rear brake discs rusting

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,218 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s rear tyre getting worn

under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 33,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs getting slightly worn.

both front lower arm bushes showing signs of wear.

both front tyres cracking up and worn slightly on inner and outer edges.

child seat fitted to nearside rear passenger seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

nearside rear tyre cracking up and worn on inner and outer edges.

slight movement in both rear antiroll bar D bushes.

slight play in offside front antiroll bar droplink.

some suspension components rusting.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 33,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs getting slightly worn.

both front lower arm bushes showing signs of wear.

both front tyres cracking up and worn slightly on inner and outer edges.

child seat fitted to nearside rear passenger seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

nearside rear tyre cracking up and worn on inner and outer edges.

slight movement in both rear antiroll bar D bushes.

slight play in offside front antiroll bar droplink.

some suspension components rusting.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,552 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,145 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,321 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SK09 WWU is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SK09 WWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SK09 WWU?

You can check the full history of SK09 WWU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SK09 WWU registered?

SK09 WWU is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is SK09 WWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK09 WWU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK09 WWU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SK09 WWU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.