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SK59 XKW

2009 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,142 mi
Last recorded88,142 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 XKW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,142 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 88,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,235 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,259 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 76,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brakes squeal when applied.../ wear indicator contact?? (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad worn unevenly and disc red (1.1.13 (a) (i))

park brake works notch 6 to 11

Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,000 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on outer edge, Alignment? (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on outer edge, Alignment? (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear diff seal has slight leak.

Rear exhaust box to centre section flanges heavily corroded

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame, starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,277 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 50,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,904 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 40,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,835 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,515 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 XKW is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 SK59 XKW, 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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SK59 XKW is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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