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SP09 SSZ

2009 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,129 mi
Last recorded112,129 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 SSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 112,129 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 106,228 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 106,216 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 99,621 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 99,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 91,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer hanger corroded off

Fail 3 Jan 2018 91,131 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective rear level sensor seized/broken off(aim too high) (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt slack/steering heavy (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer hanger corroded off

Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,895 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 81,505 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 81,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,078 miles

ENG MAN LIGHT ON

Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,625 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SP09 SSZ is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol 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 SP09 SSZ, 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 SP09 SSZ registered?

SP09 SSZ is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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