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SK59 VUX

2009 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,006 mi
Last recorded111,006 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 VUX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 111,006 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Full frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 102,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Full frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 91,156 miles

a lot of corrosion under car various

n/s/r tire wearing very close to limit [replace A.S.A.P]

slight play in o/s/r roll bar drop link

Fail 5 Aug 2022 91,002 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

a lot of corrosion under car various

n/s/r tire wearing very close to limit [replace A.S.A.P]

rear brake discs wearing

slight play in o/s/r roll bar drop link

Pass 27 Aug 2021 83,498 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 83,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,947 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 76,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 74,739 miles

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

exhaust corroded at flanges

Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,192 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 71,192 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,458 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,505 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,983 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 42,416 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,402 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,015 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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SK59 VUX is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SK59 VUX, 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 SK59 VUX registered?

SK59 VUX is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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