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VA57 UUB

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,797 mi
Last recorded103,797 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 UUB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 103,797 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 99,990 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 95,964 miles

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

o/side n/side rear inner sills corroded

under body susspension components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 95,904 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 95,904 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,007 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 94,101 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 93,456 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 88,528 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 82,805 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 82,805 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,804 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 75,804 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 69,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,478 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 62,478 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 53,875 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,396 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 46,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,829 miles

n/side front tyre slightley worn on edges o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2011 34,241 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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VA57 UUB is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 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 VA57 UUB, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA57 UUB?

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What year was VA57 UUB registered?

VA57 UUB is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is VA57 UUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA57 UUB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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