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SY10 RKA

2010 Subaru Forester

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,814 mi
Last recorded163,814 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 RKA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 163,814 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 163,814 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush adrift from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 143,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, slight play. ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 143,345 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, slight play. ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 128,283 miles

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on some suspension components

Pass 17 Dec 2020 121,418 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 119,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear Headlamp self levelling lever corroded.

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 113,006 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,579 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,981 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 95,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,611 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bushes are slightly split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 86,611 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bushes are slightly split (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both were low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 78,429 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 44,425 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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SY10 RKA is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY10 RKA, 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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SY10 RKA is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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