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SP60 VBN

2010 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,604 mi
Last recorded93,604 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP60 VBN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 93,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 93,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 90,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 90,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 90,398 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

osf rear view mirror cover damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2023 88,048 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Axle have both commercial tyres

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

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper off

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath overall (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 88,048 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side And wiper needs checking (3.5 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror Housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Axle have both commercial tyres

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

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper off

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath overall (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,760 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,020 miles

All underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 79,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,987 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 69,044 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,476 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,566 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,141 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,711 miles

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

exhaust some corrosoin

nearside front tyre wearing in side

Pass 9 Sep 2013 25,486 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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SP60 VBN is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SP60 VBN, 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 SP60 VBN registered?

SP60 VBN is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 October 2010.

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