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V850 KVN

2000 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

160,469 mi
Last recorded160,469 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV850 KVN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 160,469 miles

all underbody has underseal applied

Pass 14 Sep 2021 159,183 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 159,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 157,676 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 156,766 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 154,732 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 152,727 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 150,579 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 146,909 miles

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

Pass 4 Jun 2014 143,900 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 141,056 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 138,185 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 134,975 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 131,060 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 129,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 129,070 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 124,368 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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V850 KVN is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 102,495 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 V850 KVN, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V850 KVN registered?

V850 KVN is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for V850 KVN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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