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SM59 KUH

2009 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,605 mi
Last recorded133,605 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 KUH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 133,605 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 129,503 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

under car is corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2020 129,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

under car is corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2020 129,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall's perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall's perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 115,678 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 107,158 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 107,158 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 93,855 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 93,800 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in side wall tread approx. 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge and crack in side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,919 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 69,677 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 69,677 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,345 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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SM59 KUH is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM59 KUH, 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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SM59 KUH is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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