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SK59 XLE

2009 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,656 mi
Last recorded97,656 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 XLE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2018 97,656 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES REAR 90% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT , REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 84,516 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2016 75,777 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s front tyres inner & outer edge slightly wearing

Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 60,731 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,587 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 XLE is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

SK59 XLE is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is SK59 XLE safe to buy?

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