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SK59 VVS

2009 Subaru Forester

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,118 mi
Last recorded85,118 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 VVS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 85,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 83,550 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system has corrosion and flange joints

Fail 14 Oct 2019 83,550 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system has corrosion and flange joints

Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,706 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side, most rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joints have slight corrosion and n/s/r has slight exhaust blow

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,306 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 56,158 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,022 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 44,905 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 33,077 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,074 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 26,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,730 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 VVS is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK59 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

SK59 VVS is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is SK59 VVS safe to buy?

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