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VK09 XZV

2009 Subaru Forester

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,534 mi
Last recorded152,534 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 XZV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 152,534 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 150,106 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 148,022 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 146,018 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 128,562 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a "D" bushes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 105,089 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,572 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 59,805 miles

suggest further investigation of front brake pad condition

Pass 28 May 2013 49,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 1 Jun 2012 38,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,246 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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VK09 XZV is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,113 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 VK09 XZV, 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 17 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK09 XZV registered?

VK09 XZV is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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