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VK09 ZZN

2009 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,140 mi
Last recorded92,140 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Subaru Forester77,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 ZZN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 92,140 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers have light mist of oil on them (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 90,464 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front upper top mountings are cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 88,433 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front strut top mountings are cracking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 86,721 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 83,940 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 81,378 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,838 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 2 Feb 2019 77,115 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 77,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 72,346 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,757 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 64,573 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,933 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades split but still clear enough at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,939 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 37,939 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 13 Jul 2012 30,320 miles

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

o/s rear and n/s front tyre walls perished

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 ZZN is a 2009 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK09 ZZN registered?

VK09 ZZN is a 2009 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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The MOT history for VK09 ZZN 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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