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SK58 UNN

2008 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,123 mi
Last recorded85,123 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 UNN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 85,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 78,116 miles

exhaust repaired with filler

Fail 13 Aug 2021 78,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 74,791 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 74,681 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,422 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 Sep 2019 70,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,329 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 66,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 59,482 miles

mud under vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2017 59,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

mud under vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2016 52,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 45,579 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

mud under vehicle

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2013 30,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

mud under vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2012 22,774 miles

mud under vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2011 15,915 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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SK58 UNN is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 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 SK58 UNN, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SK58 UNN registered?

SK58 UNN is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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