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SL58 FKV

2008 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,068 mi
Last recorded125,068 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 FKV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 125,068 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 125,068 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 118,845 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 111,869 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 111,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 92,609 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 78,001 miles

Slight corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Pass 10 Dec 2020 68,380 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,811 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 64,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 56,922 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,415 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,654 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 38,353 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 34,387 miles

advise all tyres getting close to wear markers

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,168 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,184 miles

advise all tyres close to wear markers

no clear check on brake pads

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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SL58 FKV is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SL58 FKV, 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 SL58 FKV registered?

SL58 FKV is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is SL58 FKV safe to buy?

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