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V126 KAH

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,683 mi
Last recorded66,683 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 KAH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 66,683 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn REAR DIFF SUPPORT MOUNTS (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH REAR INNER SILLS SOFT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened REPLACED WITH COIL OVERS (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 60,315 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms slightly rusty

slight under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2024 47,876 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,543 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 35,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 35,350 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 34,223 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 33,665 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 32,993 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 32,402 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 31,713 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 30,967 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 30,073 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 29,291 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,820 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 25,374 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 24,069 miles

n/s/f wing and bumper damagsd

Pass 1 Jun 2006 21,903 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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V126 KAH is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 104,758 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 V126 KAH, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V126 KAH registered?

V126 KAH is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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