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VK08 WKX

2008 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,963 mi
Last recorded69,963 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 WKX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,963 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON EDGES

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 69,963 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON EDGES

Stop lamp not working OFFSIDE (1.2.1b)

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,959 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,681 miles

O/s/r tyre perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 54,681 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/r tyre perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 46,523 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,195 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,118 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 17,726 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

offside front tyre wornon edge of tread

Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,771 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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VK08 WKX is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 VK08 WKX, 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.

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What year was VK08 WKX registered?

VK08 WKX is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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