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SK09 XBU

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

235,984 mi
Last recorded235,984 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 XBU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 235,984 miles

General surface corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 235,984 miles

General surface corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 235,226 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material passenger flexi to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2020 235,226 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification bumper corner causing a sharp edge (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material passenger flexi to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 232,322 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2019 232,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 226,683 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 201,693 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 151,586 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 105,318 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,983 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,698 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 23,017 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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SK09 XBU is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SK09 XBU, 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 SK09 XBU registered?

SK09 XBU is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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