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SL58 UYO

2009 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,120 mi
Last recorded142,120 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 UYO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 142,120 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 138,137 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 127,604 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 117,314 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 117,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 114,584 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 112,157 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe corroded

Slight general corrosion underside

Pass 4 Nov 2020 110,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 110,853 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 104,478 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 97,522 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 88,468 miles

Nearside Rear Slight roughness in wheel bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2016 83,506 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,614 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 75,865 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 64,194 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,194 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,333 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,083 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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SL58 UYO is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SL58 UYO, 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 SL58 UYO registered?

SL58 UYO is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 February 2009.

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