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VK10 XRA

2010 Subaru Forester

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,696 mi
Last recorded133,696 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2010 Subaru Forester77,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 XRA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 133,696 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 122,502 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 114,908 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 114,905 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 109,878 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 109,875 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 99,837 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 99,835 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 89,991 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 78,735 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 78,735 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 64,363 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 64,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,379 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 43,236 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 43,236 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,393 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 32,624 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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VK10 XRA is a 2010 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 77,277 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 VK10 XRA, 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 16 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 VK10 XRA registered?

VK10 XRA is a 2010 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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