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SM10 SUV

2010 Subaru Forester

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,538 mi
Last recorded123,538 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 SUV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 123,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 123,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 120,127 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sies (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 116,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

underbody undersealed /surface corrosion

undercover seepage

Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,878 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 107,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,607 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 77,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,689 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 56,885 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,849 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 36,584 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 26,554 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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SM10 SUV is a 2010 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 77,277 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 SM10 SUV, 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 16 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM10 SUV registered?

SM10 SUV is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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