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SP66 WTL

2016 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,711 mi
Last recorded71,711 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Subaru Forester48,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP66 WTL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 71,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 69,004 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))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 68,989 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 62,544 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 54,276 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 49,399 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 41,956 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 41,688 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 34,292 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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SP66 WTL is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,708 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 SP66 WTL, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SP66 WTL registered?

SP66 WTL is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is SP66 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP66 WTL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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